Policy Engagement SeriesAugust 11 2025

Myths of AI

If one believes the hype, artificial intelligence holds the key to economic prosperity, geopolitical strength, increased productivity, labor automation, breakthroughs in climate science, and more. There is no shortage of technosolutionist myths pushing forward the deployment of AI services and the rapid buildout of supporting infrastructure. 

This does not create a climate that produces sound judgments or policy decisions. To that end, this series of policy briefs aims to counter specific myths about AI and ground policymaking with empirical, sociotechnical evidence.