AI Snake Oil, Narayanan and Kapoor

 

AI Snake Oil:  What artificial intelligence can do, what it can't, and how to tell the difference by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor

Started: December 26, 2024
Completed: December 30, 2024
Recommendation: Recommended
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Review:

There is a bit to this book which helps people understand the nature of outrageous claims.  The takeaway from me was the means by which AI companies claim the accuracy of their product (top 3, 5, 10, etc.)  In addition, treating AI with a broad brush is a disservice to those who are attempting to understand what it is reasonable for AI to accomplish.  So, at the least useful.  Not terribly gripping, so it is good that it is short.