You've noticed though that the AI con is on. This damages your work as people get burned and will bring about the second "AI winter" People making big decision

You've noticed though that the AI con is on. This damages your work as people get burned and will bring about the second "AI winter" People making big decisions with a lot of money around computing know nothing about it and are marks for con-artists. Think big consulting firms selling to senior public servants in washington. "For a successful technology reality must take precedence of public relations." But reality just gets in the way when conning a mark for a successful snake oil sale, right? Call it out, publically, cite your credentials. Encourage colleagues, your competition and everyone with a clue to pour scorn on whoever is selling this evil, toxic waste as drinkable.