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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”Transition Music: “NEVER ENOUGH” by TurnstileThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com