The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want

"The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want" by Meredith Whittaker is a bold critique of the narratives pushed by Big Tech around artificial intelligence.Whittaker exposes how tech giants exaggerate AI’s capabilities to gain power, avoid accountability, and influence public policy. She argues that much of what’s called “AI” today relies on massive data extraction and surveillance, not true intelligence. The book calls on readers to see through the hype, push for transparency, and demand systems that serve people—not profit.It’s a powerful manifesto urging society to reclaim control over technology, prioritize human rights, and challenge the corporate interests shaping our digital future.