Is AI really as powerful as we’re told, or are we falling for hype-driven illusions?

In this episode, Siara speaks with Arvind Narayanan, co-author of AI Snake Oil, breaks down the myths shaping the AI industry—from hiring algorithms to criminal justice and beyond. He explains how AI is often marketed as a revolutionary solution when, in reality, many of these technologies don’t—and can’t—work as promised.

We explore the regulatory landscape, the potential for an AI bubble, and why artificial general intelligence (AGI) may be further away than we think. Arvind also discusses the biases baked into AI systems, the ethics of AI-driven decision-making, and the importance of skepticism in evaluating AI research and media narratives.

Key topics include:

• Why AI bias is more harmful than most people realize
• The ethics and limitations of AI in content moderation
• Why specific AI applications are often more effective than general-purpose models

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