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'AI Snake Oil': A conversation with Princeton AI experts Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor


Published on 2024-12-18 22:42:24 - Princeton University
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The article from Princeton University, published on December 18, 2024, features a conversation with AI experts Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor about their book "AI Snake Oil: Everything You Need to Know About AI Hype and Its Consequences." They discuss the pervasive hype surrounding AI, explaining how exaggerated claims about AI capabilities can mislead the public and policymakers. The experts delve into the ethical implications of AI, including issues like bias, privacy, and the potential for AI to exacerbate social inequalities. They also touch on the importance of understanding AI's limitations and the need for more transparency in AI development. Narayanan and Kapoor emphasize the necessity of critical thinking when consuming information about AI, advocating for a balanced perspective that recognizes both the potential and the pitfalls of AI technologies.

Read the Full Princeton University Article at:
[ https://www.princeton.edu/news/2024/12/18/ai-snake-oil-conversation-princeton-ai-experts-arvind-narayanan-and-sayash-kapoor ]