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# AI: Superhero or Supervillain? How and Why with Scott Hanselman

Scott Hanselman argues that AI isn't magic, it's just mathematical token prediction. Discover why anthropomorphizing algorithms distracts from the very real dangers of bias and prompt injection.

- **Speakers:** [Scott Hanselman](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@scott-hanselman)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024
- **Published:** August 20, 2024
- **Duration:** 25:17
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1125-ai-superhero-or-supervillain-how-and-why-with-scott-hanselman
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