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Emily M. Bender uses "stochastic parrots" to track AI commentary

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Emily M. Bender, a researcher known for her work on "stochastic parrots," uses the phrase as a signal to identify when Stancil, whom she does not follow directly, is posting about AI. Bender implies that Stancil's posts demonstrate a lack of understanding regarding artificial intelligence. AI

IMPACT Highlights how researchers use specific phrases to monitor discourse and critique AI commentary.

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Emily M. Bender uses "stochastic parrots" to track AI commentary

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

    I don't actually follow Stancil, but I do follow the phrase "stochastic parrots" and that seems to be a pretty reliable way to get notified when he's on here fl

    I don't actually follow Stancil, but I do follow the phrase "stochastic parrots" and that seems to be a pretty reliable way to get notified when he's on here flaunting his ignorance (about "AI" specifically). >>

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