AI Tools, Not Gods

About this episode

Caroline De Cock discusses the myths surrounding artificial intelligence and advocates for a more evidence-based understanding of AI as human-built tools.

In AI Tools, Not Gods , policy researcher Caroline De Cock examines how myths about artificial intelligence—framing it as an all-knowing mind or an unstoppable force—have come to shape public policy and public understanding. By unpacking the narratives that dominate conversations about AI, De Cock argues for a clearer, evidence-based approach that recognizes AI for what it is: a set of human-built tools that must be governed with accountability and care. Tech writer Glyn Moody ( Walled Culture ) speaks with De Cock about cutting through the hype surrounding AI. Grab your copy of AI Tools, Not Gods : https://archive.org/details/ai-tools-not-gods-book This conversation was recorded on 2/10/2026. Watch the full video recording at: https://archive.org/details/ai-tools-not-gods-book-talk Check out all of the Future Knowledge episodes at https://archive.org/details/future-knowledge

People in this episode

Host: Glyn Moody

Guest: Caroline De Cock

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• public policy
• human-built tools
• accountability
• evidence-based approach

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• public understanding
• policy research
• human-built tools
• accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Internet Archive, Authors Alliance

Books & works: AI Tools, Not Gods

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