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AI Snake Oil provides a critical examination of artificial intelligence claims and capabilities in an era of widespread AI adoption. Narayanan and Kapoor, experts in AI and security, demystify the technology by separating genuine breakthroughs from marketing exaggeration. The book explores what AI excels at—pattern recognition in specific domains—and what it fundamentally cannot do, such as true reasoning or understanding context the way humans do. Through clear explanations and concrete examples, the authors help readers evaluate AI applications critically, whether in hiring, healthcare, criminal justice, or consumer products. They address common misconceptions, discuss the risks of deploying AI without proper scrutiny, and offer frameworks for assessing when AI is genuinely useful versus when it’s being oversold. This book is essential reading for policymakers, business leaders, and informed citizens navigating a world where AI increasingly influences important decisions.
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