AI IntelligenceMay 24, 2026AI Intelligence
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More and more companies are falsely labeling their simple automation as 'Artificial Intelligence' to capitalize on the hype.
PR executives report bosses in low-tech industries performing 'yoga-level' stretches to describe their products as AI-driven. This phenomenon, called 'AI washing', dilutes the meaning of genuine AI.
Data Cube AI EditorialSource: The Guardian
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More and more companies are falsely labeling their simple automation as 'Artificial Intelligence' to capitalize on the hype. PR executives report bosses in low-tech industries performing 'yoga-level' stretches to describe their products as AI-driven. This phenomenon, called 'AI washing', dilutes the meaning of genuine AI.
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