Episode 12: Refusal as Silence ft. Sang Jung Kim

This week host Jake Mayer talks to SJMC Assistant Professor Sang Jung Kim about how large language AI models “refuse” certain requests—and why those refusals may not be as neutral as they seem. This episode also delves into broader implications for auditing AI systems and rethinking refusal as a social and communicative act in digital environments.This week host Jake Mayer talks to SJMC Assistant Professor Sang Jung Kim about how large language AI models “refuse” certain requests—and why those refusals may not be as neutral as they seem. This episode also delves into broader implications for auditing AI systems and rethinking refusal as a social and communicative act in digital environments.