Raya Samet
@libraryraya.bsky.social
Librarian, union steward, and Detroiter.
Reposted by Raya Samet
Relatedly, this is tied to the edtech problem. Educators and consultants are talking about genAI like it's intelligent when it's not. We need to stop acting like this shit is smart. bsky.app/profile/emil...
Anthropomorphizing language can be cute when applied to your favorite car, but it helps to muddy the discourse when applied to tech sold as "AI". New from me & @nannainie.bsky.social on @techpolicypress.bsky.social -- how to spot & revise away from anthropomorphizing language applied to "AI"
We Need to Talk About How We Talk About 'AI' | TechPolicy.Press
We share a responsibility to create and use empowering metaphors rather than misleading language, write Emily M. Bender and Nanna Inie.
www.techpolicy.press
January 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Relatedly, this is tied to the edtech problem. Educators and consultants are talking about genAI like it's intelligent when it's not. We need to stop acting like this shit is smart. bsky.app/profile/emil...
Sure thing! Plus we have an art gallery….
September 6, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Sure thing! Plus we have an art gallery….
American Assoc for State and Local History: www.congressweb.com/aam/94/
American Alliance of Museums: www.congressweb.com/aam/95/
American Alliance of Museums: www.congressweb.com/aam/95/
Urge Congress to Save IMLS (For museums, staff, and board members)
On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing further cuts to an agency that is already operating at a minimum level, making up only 0.0046% of the overall federal budget. IMLS effi...
www.congressweb.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
American Assoc for State and Local History: www.congressweb.com/aam/94/
American Alliance of Museums: www.congressweb.com/aam/95/
American Alliance of Museums: www.congressweb.com/aam/95/
Contact your legislators and tell them to continue fully funding IMLS!
American Library Assoc: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
EveryLibrary: action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025
American Library Assoc: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
EveryLibrary: action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025
March 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Contact your legislators and tell them to continue fully funding IMLS!
American Library Assoc: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
EveryLibrary: action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025
American Library Assoc: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
EveryLibrary: action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025
The federal funding allocated to libraries and museums represents just a tiny fraction of the federal budget – approximately 0.0043% in FY 2024. This minimal investment supports institutions that are vital to education, cultural preservation, and community enrichment.
March 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The federal funding allocated to libraries and museums represents just a tiny fraction of the federal budget – approximately 0.0043% in FY 2024. This minimal investment supports institutions that are vital to education, cultural preservation, and community enrichment.