What does AI literacy really mean—and why does it start with marketing?

In Episode 55 of the Talk To Me, Petey D Podcast, I kick off a new AI Literacy series by exploring how the term artificial intelligence was born, how it has been marketed since 1956, and why that history still shapes AI hype, fear, investment, and policy decisions today.

AI literacy isn’t just about learning how models work. It’s about understanding:

• How AI claims are framed and marketed
• Who benefits from bold AI promises
• Why hype and “AI doom” narratives often reinforce each other
• How marketing influences funding, media coverage, and public perception
• Why society has agency in shaping AI’s future

🧠 Key takeaway:
When someone makes a bold promise about AI, always ask: who benefits from this claim?

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