Emily M Bender
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Emily Bender will engage in public debate or panel on AI ethics within 3 months
Bender's consistent and vocal critiques of AI, coupled with her use of metaphors and direct statements (like rejecting AI text generators), suggest she is positioning herself as a prominent public intellectual on AI ethics. This could lead to invitations for public discussions or debates on the topic.
Emily Bender is actively using 'Bluesky Jetstream' and 'Do Witchcraft, Fuck AI' as framing devices
The recurring use of specific, evocative phrases like 'Bluesky Jetstream' and 'Do Witchcraft, Fuck AI' indicates Bender is developing a distinct rhetorical strategy to frame her critique of AI. These phrases are not just casual mentions but appear to be intentional metaphors for her approach to resisting and interacting with AI.
Emily Bender to publish a critique of AI's role in education within 6 months
Emily Bender's recent statements about resisting AI, fostering connection, and her critique of 'Powers of Ten' (an educational film) suggest a growing concern about AI's influence on educational content and pedagogy. She may articulate these concerns in a more formal publication. This hypothesis is verifiable through academic or public writing by Bender.
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AI Hype Theater 3000 to dissect risks of AI in emergency medical services
Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna will host a livestream on June 29th to discuss the potential issues with using AI for emergency medical services. The event, titled "Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000," will explore the risks a…
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Emily M. Bender hosts enjoyable podcast on AI work structures
This podcast, hosted by Emily M. Bender, features in-depth discussions with guests about their daily work structures. The hosts are noted for asking insightful questions, and the guests are praised for their candid responses.
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University of Washington announces PurpleAI, drawing sharp criticism
A new AI system named PurpleAI has been officially announced to faculty and staff at the University of Washington. The announcement, shared via Bluesky Jetstream, was met with strong disapproval from Emily M. Bender, a …
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Emily M. Bender Engages with AI Topics at TheAICon
Emily M. Bender, a prominent AI researcher, is currently reading a book related to AI and attending TheAICon. The specific title of the book and the context of her attendance are not detailed in this item.
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AI researcher Emily M. Bender discusses "stochastic parrots" terminology
Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI discourse, noted on Bluesky that a user on Mastodon suggested she use the term "stochastic parrots" instead of "probabilistic automation." This exchange highlights ongoing discu…
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Guide released on AI discourse without anthropomorphism
Emily M. Bender and Nannainie have released a guide to discussing artificial intelligence without resorting to anthropomorphic language. The guide aims to address the common annoyance with personifying AI and provides a…
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Expert criticizes broad use of "AI" term for hype and confusion
Emily M. Bender argues that the term "AI" is used too broadly, obscuring the differences between various technologies and leading to overhyped claims. She points to a daily digest email from UW News as an example of thi…
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Medicare AI pain assessment program causes patient suffering
A Medicare pilot program utilizing AI to assess patient pain levels has reportedly caused significant suffering and distress for participants. Patients are now seeking answers and accountability regarding the program's …
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Emily M. Bender launches interactive AI desk web app
Emily M. Bender, a prominent AI researcher, has released a web application called Bluesky Jetstream, which functions as an AI desk. This application is designed to be highly interactive and requires JavaScript to operat…
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Emily M. Bender targeted by spam book club offers for "The AI Con"
Emily M. Bender is receiving numerous spam emails from book clubs requesting to feature her book, "The AI Con." She suspects these are paid promotional offers, questioning the authenticity and membership of these book clubs.
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AI presentation advice sought for non-profit staff
A user on Mastodon is seeking advice on how to present "AI" to a non-profit organization's staff within a 60-minute timeframe. The goal is to encourage critical thinking about when and if to adopt AI tools. The user spe…
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AI ethics expert dismayed by Seattle's use of AI for 911 calls
Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI ethics, expressed dismay upon discovering that her city, Seattle, has been using an AI system to process 911 calls since 2019. This system, which she had previously cited as a c…
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New LLM ethics paper omits "stochastic parrots" citation
A new paper aiming to synthesize academic literature on the ethical issues of Large Language Models (LLMs) has been noted. However, the paper notably omits any citation of the influential "stochastic parrots" concept. T…
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Emily Bender decries Whova as a spam vector for ACL 2026 conference
Emily M. Bender expressed frustration with the Whova platform, which is being used for the ACL 2026 conference. She views Whova as another channel for spam, similar to LinkedIn, citing two instances of such spam already.
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AI Con ebook by Bender & Hanna on sale for $1.99
The ebook "The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want" by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna is currently on sale for $1.99 on Bookshop.org. This promotion was highlighted on Bluesky Jetstream, w…
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AI Researcher Seeks Term for Social Media Disappointment
Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI, is seeking input from German speakers regarding a specific social phenomenon. She is asking for a term to describe the feeling of observing a mutual acquaintance, connected thr…
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Bluesky Jetstream Web App Co-signed, Focuses on AI Task Integration
Bluesky's Jetstream, a web application requiring JavaScript, has been co-signed. The application's framing focuses on the specific actions of its alleged AI system and how these tasks integrate into users' work. Further…
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Emily M. Bender flags harmful AI impacts, warns against literature review use
Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure associated with Bluesky and its underlying protocol atproto.com, has expressed concerns regarding the harmful impacts of certain AI applications. She specifically highlighted that the…
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AI Critic Emily M. Bender Decries Use of AI for Content Generation
Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI discourse, criticized the use of AI systems to generate content, particularly when discussing sensitive topics like the "fascist history and present of so-called AI systems." Sh…
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Emily M. Bender questions motivations behind self-embarrassing actions
Emily M. Bender expressed curiosity about the motivations behind voluntarily embarrassing actions, referencing a specific web application. The application, Bluesky Jetstream, is described as a highly interactive web app…