Join us for a fireside chat with Professor Emily M. Bender as she discusses the creation of her podcast, “Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000” with Dr. Alex Hanna. Discover the process behind producing a podcast that critically explores AI and its societal impact, all while engaging listeners in accessible, thought-provoking conversations. Learn how Professor Bender uses podcasting to demystify AI and challenge the hype surrounding emerging technologies as she takes us behind the scenes of her podcasting journey. Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and public scholarship. This presentation is part of the OSC Digital Storytelling Lab series.
Listen to Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 here
Professor Bender and Dr. Hanna’s upcoming book, The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want is available for pre-order today! “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.”