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The AI Hype Index: The White House’s war on “woke AI”

MIT Technology Review - AI
Jul 30, 2025 15:37
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The article introduces the AI Hype Index as a tool to distinguish between genuine AI advancements and exaggerated claims. It highlights the Trump administration’s recent executive order targeting "woke AI," aiming to restrict companies whose AI models are perceived as having liberal biases. This move could influence how AI systems are developed and regulated, raising concerns about political intervention in AI technology.

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. The Trump administration recently declared war on so-called “woke AI,” issuing an executive order aimed at preventing companies whose models exhibit a liberal…
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