Timnit Gebru
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- authored Deep Unlearning 95%
- authored Simon & Schuster 95%
- authored Jetstream 90%
- authored Emily M Bender 90%
- founded Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute 90%
- affiliated with Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute 90%
- used by Javascript 70%
- affiliated with Democracy Now! 70%
- affiliated with Emily M Bender 60%
- affiliated with TESCREAL 60%
- other TESCREAL 60%
- affiliated with Jetstream 60%
- 2026-10-01 research_milestone Timnit Gebru was awarded the Right Livelihood Award for her work challenging the concentration of power in digital technologies and advocating for justice in their development. source
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Timnit Gebru's book "DEEP UNLEARNING" available for pre-order
Timnit Gebru's upcoming book, "DEEP UNLEARNING," is available for pre-order. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, is described by Gebru with a humorous anecdote about her mother's reaction to a dress, comparing it t…
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Timnit Gebru: AI hype serves tech giants, focus on real systems
Timnit Gebru criticizes the current AI hype, likening it to previous waves of enthusiasm but with significantly higher investment and influence. She argues that the narrative of an impending superintelligence, capable o…
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Timnit Gebru calls AI 'Machine God' concept a Silicon Valley scam
Dr. Timnit Gebru argues that the concept of an AI "Machine God" is a significant scam perpetuated by Silicon Valley elites. She contends that this narrative is used to obscure the true nature of AI development and its s…
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Timnit Gebru's 'Deep Unlearning' book signing draws unexpected crowd at Afro-Tech
Timnit Gebru expressed surprise at the turnout for a bookmark signing event for her book "Deep Unlearning" at Afro-Tech. She thanked attendees and mentioned that Kindred Stories, the publisher, had books available and o…
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Timnit Gebru discusses AI's human cost at Afro Tech
Timnit Gebru is participating in two events at Afro Tech today. At 3:05 PM, she will discuss the human cost of AI with X Eyeé on the Main Stage. Later, at 4 PM, she will be at the Book Nook in Expo Hall C&D, where free …
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Timnit Gebru criticizes book for alleged cult associations and hypocrisy
Timnit Gebru shared a critical perspective on a book, noting that accusations often reflect the accuser's own behavior. She highlighted the author's alleged association with cults and subsequent characterization of crit…
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Bluesky hosts AI discussion with Timnit Gebru and Whose Knowledge?
Bluesky is hosting an AI discussion event on Thursday, November 12th, in collaboration with Whose Knowledge?. The event is part of the "AI desk" initiative on the Bluesky platform and will feature insights from Timnit Gebru.
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Timnit Gebru to speak at AfroTech, promoting "Deep Unlearning"
Timnit Gebru will be speaking at AfroTech on November 3rd at 3:05 PM. She will be on the main stage, and AfroTech is partnering with Kindred Stories, a Houston-based bookstore focused on Black literature. Gebru's book, …
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AI leaders' existential risk warnings face scrutiny over math and motives
AI leaders are issuing dire warnings about existential risks, but the author questions the validity and independence of these claims. While some warnings may stem from genuine concern, others could be a strategic move t…
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Timnit Gebru announces preorder for "Deep-Unlearning" book
Timnit Gebru, an AI researcher, is taking a break after recording the audiobook for her upcoming book, "Deep-Unlearning." She mentioned that the book is available for preorder and shared an essay by Arundhati Roy titled…
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Academics and lawyers face AI disruption as new tech rapidly emerges
Academics are being urged to mobilize as higher education institutions rapidly adopt AI technologies, with one source highlighting the speed at which new acronyms like TESCREAL are emerging. Separately, concerns are bei…
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AI Panel Discusses Michael Brown's Legacy and Mobilization Efforts
During a panel discussion moderated by Alex Hanna, Dr. Caleb Dawson shared a story about Michael Brown's family, noting that he knew the world would learn his name. The discussion highlighted the mobilization of people,…
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AI Now Institute and More Perfect Union host event with Mamdani and Ilana Glazer
AI Now Institute and More Perfect Union hosted an event featuring Mamdani and comedian Ilana Glazer. The event was streamed live on YouTube and discussed topics related to AI.
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AI Now Institute hosts online event with Zohran Mamdani
An online event hosted by Bluesky's Jetstream will feature speakers including "people's mayor" Zohran Mamdani. The event, organized by the AI Now Institute, is at capacity for in-person attendance but registration is st…
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AI discourse lacks diverse perspectives from authors of color
A user on Mastodon expressed a desire to read more perspectives on Artificial Intelligence from authors of color, noting that much of the current discourse is dominated by white voices. The user specifically mentioned R…
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Timnit Gebru thanks mathematicians fighting back on Bluesky
Bluesky user Timnit Gebru expressed gratitude towards mathematicians who are actively opposing certain developments or trends. This sentiment was shared on the Bluesky platform, highlighting a specific statement from ah…
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Timnit Gebru promotes Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's book on Bluesky
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's book, "The Edge of Space Time," is highlighted by Timnit Gebru on Bluesky. Gebru humorously notes that Prescod-Weinstein's thread about books omitted her own work, encouraging followers to pur…
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Timnit Gebru endorses Bluesky's Jetstream
Timnit Gebru has endorsed Bluesky's Jetstream, calling it the "best possible endorsement." This suggests a strong positive reception for the AI-related features or platform offered by Bluesky.
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Timnit Gebru expresses frustration on Bluesky
Timnit Gebru expressed frustration on Bluesky regarding perceived animosity and a lack of deference directed towards her. The post, shared on her personal Bluesky account, conveyed a strong emotional reaction to this tr…
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Timnit Gebru highlights Michael Jordan's critique of AI hype
Timnit Gebru shared an essay by Michael Jordan, referred to as the "machine learning Michael Jordan," that critiques the current hype around AI. The essay, originally written in 2018, argues that the true AI revolution …