AI will not exterminate the human race. But what big tech really *is* doing is bad enough that the notion may help fuel the movement against it.
Brian Merchant is a Tech Columnist at an undisclosed employer. He explores the intersections of technology, culture, and society, with a focus on AI and machine learning, generative AI, and the impact of corporate and startup dynamics on cultural movements. Brian's work has been featured in prominent publications including The Atlantic, WIRED, and the Los Angeles Times.