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1. Emily M. Bender (she/her) (emilymbender@dair-community.social)'s status on Tuesday, 07-Mar-2023 07:12:26 JST Emily M. Bender (she/her)

   I'd like to point out: Serious AI researchers can get off the hype train at any point. It might not have been your choice that your field was invaded by the Altmans of the world, but sitting by quietly while they spew nonsense is a choice.

   Likewise, describing your own work in terms of unmotivated and aspirational analogies to human cognitive abilities is also a choice.

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   • Emily M. Bender (she/her) (emilymbender@dair-community.social)'s status on Tuesday, 07-Mar-2023 07:15:33 JST Emily M. Bender (she/her)

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     If you feel like it wouldn't be interesting without that window dressing, it's time to take a good hard look at the scientific validity of what you are doing, for sure.

     Meanwhile: Getting off the hype train is just the first step. Once you've done that and dusted yourself off, it's time to ask: how can you help put the brakes on it?