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Emily M. Bender: Burden of proof rests with claimants, not refuters

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Emily M. Bender, a prominent AI researcher, has reiterated that the burden of proof lies with those making claims, not with those refuting them. This statement addresses a common pattern of responses she receives on her Bluesky thread, where individuals demand proof for counterarguments rather than substantiating their own assertions. AI

IMPACT Reinforces the importance of evidence-based discourse in AI discussions.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a notable AI researcher on the nature of argumentation and proof.

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Emily M. Bender: Burden of proof rests with claimants, not refuters

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emilymbender.bsky.social ·

    This past of my thread has attracted a lot of responses of the form "Nuh-uh! You have to prove *your* claim!" and I think it's worth reiterating that the burden

    This past of my thread has attracted a lot of responses of the form "Nuh-uh! You have to prove *your* claim!" and I think it's worth reiterating that the burden of proof lies with the people making the claim, not those of us refuting it. Why bother refuting it at all? >>

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