January Book Club: The AI Con by Emily M Bender and Alex Hanna

This month we'll be reading The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want by Dr. Emily M. Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna

A smart, incisive look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors at work and in the world.

The She Talks Data book club gathers to discuss topics, challenge opinions and enjoy the company of others. As always feel free to join us even if you heaven't read the book for some great conversation!