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Timnit Gebru criticizes problematic endorsement on Bluesky

Timnit Gebru expressed frustration with a user's comment on Bluesky, likening it to a problematic endorsement of a document co-authored by the Sackler family. She implied the user was promoting a harmful perspective without critical engagement. Gebru stated she would not engage further with such comments. AI

IMPACT This commentary highlights concerns about how information and endorsements are shared online, potentially impacting public discourse around sensitive topics.

RANK_REASON This is a social media post expressing an opinion on a problematic comment, not a core AI development or industry event.

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Timnit Gebru criticizes problematic endorsement on Bluesky

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · timnitgebru.blacksky.app ·

    Guys, I'm getting the equivalent of "but have you read the document about oxy co-authored with the Sackler family"?

    Guys, I'm getting the equivalent of "but have you read the document about oxy co-authored with the Sackler family"? Why do you think that he endorses them? Did you read the document? I'm honestly not going to respond to these comments.