Edward Ongweso Jr, a writer and editor who covers tech, labor, and finance, joined for an in-depth discussion about the artificial intelligence tech industry and Silicon Valley’s efforts to expand its political power. Industry leaders have promised that their AI products will catapult humanity in a new era, but how might these tools be used to surveil, oppress, and harm the rest of us?

Edward’s links:

* His newsletter: “The Tech Bubble”

* His podcast: “This Machine Kills”

* His socials: X (Twitter) and Bluesky

* Articles referenced:

* Evgeny Morozov: “The True Threat of Artificial Intelligence”

* Meredith Whittaker: “Origin Stories: Plantations, Computers, and Industrial Control”

* Edward Ongweso: “AI, slavery, surveillance, and capitalism”

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