SIO477: Debunking Bad AI Research, and Bad Coverage of AI Research

Update: 2025-04-04

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Alejandro and Julia of theluddite.org join us to debunk some terrible AI research, and the bad reporting compounding the problems on top of that. Also, what is AI? Can it ever think for itself?

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SIO477: Debunking Bad AI Research, and Bad Coverage of AI Research

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SIO477: Debunking Bad AI Research, and Bad Coverage of AI Research

SIO477: Debunking Bad AI Research, and Bad Coverage of AI Research