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Anil Dash warns of platform control over language, citing "1984"

Anil Dash expresses concern that a generation is growing up without realizing the extent to which their language is being controlled by platforms. He likens this control to the dystopian surveillance state depicted in George Orwell's "1984," suggesting that platform operators may be actively suppressing the expression of younger generations. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about AI's role in shaping language and expression, potentially impacting free speech and cultural development.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice.

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Anil Dash warns of platform control over language, citing "1984"

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · NewsHund ·

    "One of the things that’s most concerning to me is that an entire generation has grown up not realizing how extreme it is that their very language is being chos

    "One of the things that’s most concerning to me is that an entire generation has grown up not realizing how extreme it is that their very language is being chosen for them by platforms run by people who hate that generation’s ability to express itself, and who hate the things it …