The AI Con — unpacking the artificial intelligence hype machine
Is the world really in the midst of an AI revolution, or is it all just clever marketing, powered by immense amounts of money, capital and hype? This episode arms you to spot AI hype in all its guises, expose the exploitation and power-grabs it aims to hide, and push back against it at work and daily life.
The conversation with Emily M Bender was recorded at RMIT University in partnership with Readings books on 1 July 2025.
The panel discussion Reboot the Narrative was recorded at the Rose Scott Women Writers Festival on 27 June.
Speakers
Emily M Bender — Professor of Linguistics and Adjunct…
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