The AI Con Book Club
Join me for a deep dive into one of the most important tech books of 2025! The AI Con cuts through the hype to reveal what's really happening behind the curtain of the AI industry.
What we'll discuss:
How to spot and deconstruct AI hype in your daily life
The real motivations behind Big Tech's AI push
Why AI isn't actually "intelligent"
Practical tools for pushing back against AI hype as consumers, professionals, and citizens
How AI marketing language is used to justify data theft and surveillance capitalism
Why this book matters right now: Written by two leading experts: Dr. Emily M. Bender (UW Linguistics Professor) and Dr. Alex Hanna (Director of Research at DAIR), this book offers an interdisciplinary take on why we need to be skeptical of AI claims.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by AI hype or wondered if you're missing something, this book will give you the clarity and tools to navigate the conversation.
Perfect for:
Anyone feeling confused by AI marketing claims
Professionals dealing with AI implementation at work
People concerned about the societal impact of these technologies
Anyone who wants to separate AI reality from AI fantasy
Discussion format:
We'll share examples of AI hype we've encountered and discuss practical strategies for evaluating AI claims in our personal and professional lives.
Come ready to think critically and leave with a clearer understanding of what's really happening in the AI space.
Reading Schedule:
Please come to the first session on 6/9 having read the first chapter of The AI Con.
🚩 Please note, this book club will meet weekly via Zoom. This event is for the first meeting of the book club and attendees will recieve an invite to the entire series after signing up.
Where to Buy It: Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | Harper Collins