Hype can mislead public perception of AI technology.

Evidence

Our goal is to help the public at large as well as decision-makers at all levels become resistant to hype. Think of us as your guides to navigating a glitzy technology expo hall, full of salespeople trying to get you to buy a new product or fork over your data. — Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna, The AI Con- How to Fight Big Tech’s…, 10

Categorization

  • corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna, The AI Con- How to Fight Big Tech’s…, 10
  • XREF: connects to: Documenting hype contours helps inhibit future tech bubbles. — Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna, The AI Con- How to Fight Big Tech’s…, 11; AI marketing manipulates perceptions to generate profits, ignoring real harms. — Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna, The AI Con- How to Fight Big Tech’s…, 18; AI hype continues to escalate beyond expectations. — Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna, The AI Con- How to Fight Big Tech’s…, 11 (+6 more)

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