The AI Con

The whirlwind of excitement, misinformation, and sheer hype surrounding AI has many of us searching for a straightforward guide. If you're like me, you're probably eager to dive into this book, as Brian Eno suggests. Many questions linger, such as whether AI is set to dominate the world, if scientists have crafted a thinking artificial lifeform, if robots are about to take over our jobs, or if we're on the brink of a new era where computers surpass human abilities in every domain. According to the knowledgeable authors of "The AI Con," the answers to these questions are decidedly 'no,' 'they wish,' 'LOL,' and 'definitely not.' These concerns are simply manifestations of the hype wielded by tech companies to rationalize data theft, drive surveillance capitalism, and undermine human creativity. Filled with real-world illustrations, incisive arguments, and expert analysis, "The AI Con" equips readers to recognize AI hype across its various forms, unmask the exploitation and power plays it intends to obscure, and resist its influence in professional settings and daily life.