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Research: AI makes America dumber and more racist
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Aswad Walker , as published by Defender Network
· September 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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We have been sold a dangerous lie wrapped in a glossy, high-tech bow: The myth that artificial intelligence (AI) is our inevitable, objective savior. From Silicon Valley boardrooms to neighborhood schools, we are told that leaning into AI will make our lives more efficient, our decisions fairer,...
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Key points From Silicon Valley boardrooms to neighborhood schools, we are told that leaning into AI will make our lives more efficient, our decisions fairer,... We have been sold a dangerous lie wrapped in a glossy, high-tech bow: The myth that artificial intelligence (AI) is our inevitable, objective savior. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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