{
  "id": 8838954,
  "title": "Is AI Cheugy?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/is-ai-cheugy",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/jenlooper/is-ai-cheugy-1j01"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI has become a topic that often elicits negative reactions from listeners. Many people express discomfort and disapproval when AI is mentioned, as if encountering an unpleasant odor. Within certain groups, proponents of AI remain steadfast in their enthusiasm and belief in its potential, often dismissing the legitimate concerns raised by others. However, at Her AI Studio, the focus is on empowering young girls to learn about AI in a safe and inclusive environment. By utilizing locally-run hardware and running small local AI models, the goal is to create a \"walled garden\" where students can experiment safely while addressing important topics such as privacy, security, data governance, and ethical considerations. While there are valid concerns regarding the sources of training data, environmental impact, education disruption, deepfakes, propaganda influence, copyright issues, and skills replacement, Her AI Studio strives to foster open discussion and transparency. They emphasize the importance of involving diverse perspectives, particularly from women, in shaping AI technology and its guardrails. By approaching AI from a position of empowerment and inclusivity rather than fear, Her AI Studio aims to ensure that the technology serves the best interests of all people and does not inadvertently create a system that is disconnected from reality.",
  "summary": "cheu·gy ˈchü-gē - cheugier; cheugiest. slang: uncool, unfashionable It's happened enough times that I'm starting to call it a trend: I talk about something - anything - AI-related, and my listener screws their face into a scowl, gives me a robust side eye glare, and beats a hasty retreat. It's as if, when I mention AI, people suddenly are accosted by a bad smell...the stench of the dangerous and…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}