Archive - Discerning AI

No, AI Doesn't Have a Survival Instinct

What actually happened when o3 refused shutdown and Claude threatened blackmail

Jun 5 •

Sarah Ostermeier

May 2025

Beyond Buzzwords: A Framework for Responsible AI Communication

Part 4 of a series examining the historical origins and fundamental flaws in how we talk about AI

May 19 •

Sarah Ostermeier

Rebranding Intelligence: How Hype Narrows Innovation

Part 3 of a series examining the historical origins and fundamental flaws in how we talk about AI

May 7 •

Sarah Ostermeier

April 2025

Intelligence Beyond Humans: The Interdisciplinary Perspectives Missing from AI Discourse

Part 2 of a series examining the historical origins and fundamental flaws in how we talk about AI

Apr 30 •

Sarah Ostermeier

What is AI? The Origins of a Confused Terminology

Part 1 of a series examining the historical origins and fundamental flaws in how we talk about AI

Apr 23 •

Sarah Ostermeier

Quick Take: Dissecting AGI Claims About o3

How Appeals to Vibes Muddle our Perception of Technology

Apr 18 •

Sarah Ostermeier

Beyond the Hype Cycle: A Skeptic's Guide to AI

Applying Scientific Skepticism to Separate AI Innovation from Pseudoscience

Apr 15 •

Sarah Ostermeier

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