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Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000

Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna
Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence has too much hype. In this podcast, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna break down the AI hype, separate fact from fiction, and science from bloviation. They're joined by special guests and talk about everything, from machine consciousness to science fiction, to political economy to art made by machines.

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It's Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000's third birthday! To celebrate, Emily and Alex respond to listener questions about the show, and reflect on the past and future of AI hype. Topics range from how to talk to your kids about LLMs, to what the MAIHT3k b... more

Talking to chatbots can have serious mental health consequences — fueling delusions and leading users away from consensus reality. Futurism writer Maggie Harrison Dupré joins us to unpack the hype around AI therapists, based on her groundbreaking rep... more

Trump’s “AI Action Plan” is his latest attempt to turn AI hype into official national policy. Kate Brennan and Sarah Myers West, of the AI Now Institute, join us to dig through this pile of deregulatory gifts to Big Tech.

Dr. Sarah Myers West is co-... more

After many months of making fun of the term "vibe coding," Emily and Alex tackle the LLMs-as-coders fad head-on, with help from security researcher Susanna Cox. From one person's screed that proclaims everyone not on the vibe-coding bandwagon to be c... more

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Recent Guests

Maggie Harrison Dupré
Award-winning tech journalist at Futurism
Futurism
Episode: The Robo-Therapist Will See You Now (with Maggie Harrison Dupré), 2025.08.18
Sarah Myers West
Co-executive director of the AI Now Institute; former senior advisor on AI for the FTC
AI Now Institute
Episode: Winning the Race to Hell (with Sarah Myers West and Kate Brennan), 2025.08.04
Kate Brennan
Associate director of the AI Now Institute, spearheading policy work
AI Now Institute
Episode: Winning the Race to Hell (with Sarah Myers West and Kate Brennan), 2025.08.04
Susanna Cox
Consulting AI security researcher and core author team member at OWASP AI Exchange
OWASP AI Exchange
Episode: Vibe Coding: Four Security Nightmares in a Trenchcoat (with Susanna Cox), 2025.07.21
Charles Logan
Former English teacher and PhD candidate in learning sciences at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Et Tu, American Federation of Teachers? (with Charles Logan), 2025.07.14
Petra Molnar
Associate Director of York University's Refugee Law Lab, author of The Walls Have Eyes
York University & Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
Episode: The "AI"-Enabled Immigration Panopticon (with Petra Molnar), 2025.05.05
Margaret Mitchell
Machine learning researcher and chief ethics scientist at Hugging Face
Hugging Face
Episode: "AI" Agents, A Single Point of Failure (with Margaret Mitchell), 2025.03.31
Nicole Holliday
Acting Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Linguists Versus 'AI' Speech Analysis (with Nicole Holliday), 2025.03.17
Raina Bloom
Reference Services Coordinator for University of Wisconsin Madison Libraries
University of Wisconsin Madison Libraries
Episode: The War on Knowledge (with Raina Bloom), 2025.02.24

Hosts

Emily M. Bender
Professor of Linguistics specializing in the intersection of linguistics and technology. Co-host of the podcast, with a focus on critically examining AI narratives and their socio-cultural impacts.
Alex Hanna
Director of Research at the Distributed AI Research Institute, focusing on the implications of AI technologies and their regulation. Co-host of the podcast, offering insights from a sociological perspective.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Major WOOF

    Never made it through a full episode. Last episode was a major miss — you should probably have actual coders criticize vibe coding.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BrandongAwesome
    United States2 months ago
  • Intelligent

    Finally some skepticism to counter the hype. Podcast does a good job of deflating the bubble.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ememqut
    United States4 months ago
  • If you’re still sane and you know it listen here

    A bastion of sanity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IAMAPrisonerOfTheSun
    Canada5 months ago
  • Balance, expert, funny, informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Vidrob
    5 months ago
  • Rad

    Needed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Info_Sprinkles
    United States9 months ago

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Some critiques mention a need for improved clarity and communication style, indicating the potential for a more accessible presentation in discussions.
Listeners appreciate the critical lens applied to the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, valuing the depth and breadth of topics covered.
The podcast presents a rich discourse that balances skepticism with insightful analysis of AI's role in society.

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#135
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#196
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#228
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#36
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#67
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Three Years of Ridicule as Praxis, 2025.09.19
Q: What is your response to anyone advocating thought partnering with LLMs?
It's a dangerous idea that suggests students should view LLMs as worthy collaborators instead of fostering real human connections.
Petro-Masculinity Versus the Planet (with Tamara Kneese), 2025.01.27
Q: How do you see the relationship between cryptocurrency mining and AI infrastructure?
Both require immense energy and resources, reflecting similar ideologies that prioritize extreme resource use over sustainability.
Episode 21: The True Meaning of 'Open Source' (feat. Sarah West and Andreas Liesenfeld), November 20 2023
Q: What is the underlying goal for talking about open source AI in front of the Senate?
The goal is often to push against any kind of regulatory mandate in AI, focusing instead on open source as a solution while avoiding accountability.
Episode 22: Congressional 'AI' Hearings Say More about Lawmakers (feat. Justin Hendrix), December 18 2023
Q: What do you find policymakers or legislators, when they say that, what's kind of an effective response to them, you think?
An effective response involves a detailed critique of AI claims, emphasizing that legislators must focus on the real implications of AI rather than hype.

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Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world implications, this podcast stands out by critically analyzing the overwhelming hype surrounding AI technologies. It features a blend of expert guests from various fields, discussing topics such as AI ethics, mental health, education, and the societal impacts of increasingly advanced AI applications. Episodes often address the dangers of misinformation in tech narratives while examining the complexities of AI in everyday life, thereby fostering a skeptical yet informative perspective on the development of technology.

The hosts facilitate engaging conversations that unpack contemporary issues, providing listeners with insights into the multifaceted nature of AI, including i... more

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1. Maggie Harrison Dupré
2. Sarah Myers West
3. Kate Brennan
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