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AI academic Emily M. Bender urges AI enthusiasts to leave academia

Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI academia, expressed her view that individuals primarily interested in leveraging AI for their work should consider leaving academia. She believes this would make space for those genuinely dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge. AI

IMPACT Suggests a potential shift in academic focus away from AI tool adoption towards core knowledge creation.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice.

Read on Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk →

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AI academic Emily M. Bender urges AI enthusiasts to leave academia

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

    Co-signed

    Co-signed Honestly, I think anyone in the academy who is excited about using "AI" to do their work should leave and make room for people who actually are interested in actually creating and sharing knowledge.