Timnit Gebru
PulseAugur coverage of Timnit Gebru — every cluster mentioning Timnit Gebru across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- authored Simon & Schuster 95%
- authored Deep Unlearning 95%
- authored Emily M Bender 90%
- founded Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute 90%
- affiliated with Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute 70%
- affiliated with Jetstream 60%
- affiliated with Democracy Now! 60%
- other Eliezer Yudkowsky 60%
- other Bluesky Jetstream 60%
- affiliated with Bluesky Jetstream 50%
- affiliated with Emily M Bender 50%
- authored by TESCREAL 50%
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Billionaire Funding Shapes AI Policy, Timnit Gebru Claims
Timnit Gebru highlights the influence of wealthy individuals and their financial backing on the development of AI policy. She points out that advisors for figures like Sanders are funded by investors such as Jaan Tallin…
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Timnit Gebru criticizes AI companies' marketing of hacking incidents
Timnit Gebru highlighted a perceived double standard in how AI companies are perceived when they engage in hacking. She noted that when a company's hacking activities benefit its marketing, it's framed as an exciting ev…
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Timnit Gebru recalls 2023 scrutiny of TESCREAL group
Timnit Gebru reflects on a period in 2023 when it seemed like the "TESCREAL" group might face increased scrutiny. This perceived potential for exposure was linked to a brief moment where mainstream journalists were acti…
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Timnit Gebru objects to event featuring Nick Bostrom
Timnit Gebru expressed her strong disapproval upon being invited to an event in Berlin that would also feature Nick Bostrom. The event organizer, attempting to establish a literary review similar to the London Book Revi…
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AI Medical Scribe Error Devastates Patient, Timnit Gebru Highlights
Timnit Gebru shared a news article highlighting a critical error made by an AI medical scribe. This mistake had devastating consequences for a patient, underscoring the real-world risks associated with AI in healthcare.…
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Timnit Gebru comments on MAGA and effective altruist commonalities
Timnit Gebru expressed frustration and amusement regarding perceived commonalities between MAGA supporters and effective altruists. She suggested that a conflict between these groups would result in losses for both side…
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Timnit Gebru praises Bluesky Jetstream conversation
Timnit Gebru expressed gratitude for a recent conversation, describing it as a "lovely" and "breath of fresh air." The interaction took place on Bluesky Jetstream, a web application that requires JavaScript and utilizes HTML.
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Timnit Gebru voices concern over AI's lack of diversity
Timnit Gebru expressed concerns about the future of AI, not due to the existential threat of rogue machines, but because of the lack of diversity within the field. She recalled her own writings from 2015 highlighting wo…
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Geoff Hinton calls ChatGPT an 'alien being'
Geoff Hinton, a prominent AI researcher, has recently described ChatGPT as an "alien being." This statement follows his earlier analogies comparing GPT-2 to a caterpillar and GPT-3 to a butterfly, and his past predictio…
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Timnit Gebru flags massive AI capital needs: 10% of global GDP required
A post by Timnit Gebru on Bluesky highlights concerns about the immense capital requirements for AI development. Gebru points out that just three companies in the AI sector are projected to need funding equivalent to 10…
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Timnit Gebru criticizes influential figure shaping political discourse
Timnit Gebru expressed strong disapproval of an unnamed individual who is reportedly influencing political discourse, particularly among those on the "left." Gebru criticized this person's prominent role in press engage…
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Timnit Gebru declines press requests due to platforming of eugenicists
Timnit Gebru has adopted a practice of scrutinizing press requests, sometimes declining them if she discovers that outlets she considers politically aligned are inviting her to appear alongside individuals she identifie…
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Timnit Gebru cancels interview over journalist's Nick Bostrom chat
Timnit Gebru has withdrawn from an upcoming interview after discovering the journalist had recently interviewed Nick Bostrom. Gebru cited Bostrom's history as a "blatant eugenicist" as the reason for her decision, expre…
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Timnit Gebru: Partner with any group, including Nazis, to save humanity from AI
Timnit Gebru stated on Bluesky that in order to save humanity from extinction by AI, it is necessary to partner with any group, including Nazis and the KKK, if required. She believes this is the most important act of ou…
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Timnit Gebru comments on 'left' alliance with Steve Bannon
Timnit Gebru commented on an alliance involving people from the 'left' and Steve Bannon. The post was made on Bluesky and highlighted this political coalition.
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Timnit Gebru criticizes former OSTP colleague Alondra
Timnit Gebru, formerly of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), has publicly criticized a colleague, Alondra, for her past work at OSTP. Gebru stated that Alondra fought hard during her tenure at OSTP, imp…
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Timnit Gebru lauded for consistent AI insights amid opposition
Timnit Gebru is recognized as a uniquely sensible voice on AI issues within public service. Her consistent clarity on the topic is noted as the reason for significant opposition against her.
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Timnit Gebru criticizes AI safety claims and press coverage
Timnit Gebru criticizes companies claiming to focus on AI safety, stating they are funded by vast sums of money and that the press has been uncritical in reporting on them. She implies a long-standing awareness of these…
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Timnit Gebru's DAIR to host event on AI experimentation with refugees
Timnit Gebru announced an event hosted by the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (DAIR) on October 1st. The event will focus on critical issues within AI, specifically how the negative aspects of the…
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AI slowdown debated by industry leaders, feasibility questioned · 2 sources tracked
Experts are debating the feasibility and implications of an AI development slowdown, with many questioning what such a pause would entail. While the idea of pacing AI progress is often discussed as a potential solution …