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Jeff Jarvis calls out media for missing real AI story: the ideologies driving AI leaders

Journalist argues press focuses on AI doom scenarios while ignoring the philosophies shaping the field's direction.

newest coverage 12d agosummary written 13d ago5 pieces129 likes & upvotes4 comments NewswiresMastodonBluesky

What to know

  • Jarvis argues media focus on AI risk and doomsday scenarios is being directed by AI industry leaders as a distraction from the real story.
  • The overlooked story, in his view, is the ideological underpinnings and philosophies of those driving AI development.
  • He frames this as media and political credibility failure—outlets are not investigating the actual drivers and beliefs shaping the field.

“Fear the AI cult more than AI, for doom is just a distraction”

Jeff Jarvis, Journalist · Medium essay ↗ · Sep 12, 10:15 AM

Jeff JarvisJeff Jarvis Journalist and media critic

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    Jarvis amplifies essay on social media, frames core critique

    Jarvis posted on Mastodon, clarifying his argument: media and politicians are being led by industry figures to focus on AI doom while ignoring the actual ideological drivers of AI development.

    “Click-happy media & credulous pols are letting the AI boys set the agenda without investigating the real story: the insane, odious philosophies that drive them.”
    — Jeff Jarvis
    • jeffjarvis.bsky.social

      I wrote this: Click-happy media & credulous pols are letting the AI boys set the agenda without investigating the real story: the insane, odious philosophies that drive them. Fear the AI boys more than the AI. They’re Covering the Wrong AI Story

      jeffjarvis.bsky.socialBluesky13d ago79▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Jeff Jarvis publishes essay on misaligned AI media coverage

    An essay titled 'They're Covering the Wrong AI Story' was published on Medium, arguing media attention on AI risk is misdirected.

    1. 2 outlets They’re Covering the Wrong AI Story

      first by Mastodon, 14d ago · also Whither news?

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