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Cory Doctorow: AI is the 'asbestos' in our technological society

Cory Doctorow argues that artificial intelligence poses a significant risk, likening it to asbestos in building materials. He suggests that the potential harms of AI are deeply embedded within its infrastructure and widespread adoption, making them difficult to address once integrated. Doctorow advocates for striking at the root of AI's proliferation to mitigate these dangers. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the embedded risks and systemic dangers of widespread AI adoption.

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Cory Doctorow: AI is the 'asbestos' in our technological society

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    # AI is the asbestos in the walls of our technological society says Cory Doctorow: https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 6/how-to-burst-the-ai-bubble-strike-a

    # AI is the asbestos in the walls of our technological society says Cory Doctorow: https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 6/how-to-burst-the-ai-bubble-strike-at-its-roots/ # ArtificialIntelligence