Cory Doctorow
PulseAugur coverage of Cory Doctorow — every cluster mentioning Cory Doctorow across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- authored The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI 95%
- authored Pluralistic 90%
- instance of The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI 70%
- affiliated with Pluralistic 70%
- affiliated with Novara Media 70%
- affiliated with The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI 60%
- used by The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI 60%
- headquartered in Manchester 60%
- authored Jon Stewart 50%
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Businesses Falsely Claim AI Success Amidst Industry Hype
Many businesses are adopting AI not based on proven results, but due to a widespread belief that AI will fundamentally change everything. This article highlights a disconnect between corporate pronouncements on AI and i…
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Cory Doctorow: AI requires human discernment for reliable use
Cory Doctorow's translation of his article "Discernment" highlights the critical need for human judgment when using AI tools, particularly in complex domains like mathematics. He argues that while AI can be helpful for …
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Religious AI Exemption, Shakespearean Co-Authorship, and Political Analysis Featured
A collection of articles covers diverse topics including a religious exemption against mandatory AI use at work, the potential co-authorship of Shakespearean plays, and analyses of political and economic trends. One pie…
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Cory Doctorow dismisses superintelligence claims for LLMs
Cory Doctorow, in a 2026 interview, expressed skepticism about the likelihood of large language models achieving superintelligence. He directly dismissed claims suggesting such an outcome, framing it as an overestimatio…
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AI's potential as an assistant, not just a writer, highlighted
The author discusses the potential for AI, particularly open-weight models like Whisper, to be used as assistive tools rather than solely for content generation. Drawing on Cory Doctorow's ideas, the post distinguishes …
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Cory Doctorow: AI is not 'digital sovereignty'; essential cloud software is
Cory Doctorow argues that the concept of "digital sovereignty" is often misapplied to AI, which he contends does not actually support critical infrastructure. Instead, Doctorow posits that essential digital services, su…
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Cory Doctorow criticizes data centers for environmental harm and societal impact
Cory Doctorow has criticized data centers, stating they are environmentally damaging and promote negative societal influences. He argues that these centers amplify the worst human tendencies, which are increasingly perv…
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Bosses push AI use, mirroring historical control tactics
Bosses are increasingly demanding that employees use AI tools for their work, a trend that is met with confusion and frustration by many workers. This insistence on AI usage stems from a desire for control and reassuran…
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Cory Doctorow: AI's true motive is financial gain, not intelligence
Cory Doctorow's "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI" argues that the primary driver behind AI development is financial gain, rather than genuine technological advancement or societal benefit. He suggests that …
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Cory Doctorow's book critiques AI bubble
Cory Doctorow's book, "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AU," offers a critical perspective on the current state of AI. The author recommends the book, highlighting its relevance and the unique viewpoint it prov…
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AI models face 'enshittification' concerns from users
The term "enshittification" is being used to describe a perceived decline in the quality and user experience of AI models and platforms. This concept, popularized by Cory Doctorow, suggests a pattern where platforms ini…
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Cory Doctorow's Digital Rights Activism and Literary Works Explored
Cory Doctorow, a Canadian-British writer, journalist, and digital rights activist, is known for his works exploring the impact of technology and computation. His notable books include "The Internet Con: How to Seize the…
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AI is not load-bearing, argues Cory Doctorow, unlike foundational digital tools
The concept of "digital sovereignty" is often misused by politicians to justify building AI data centers without environmental review, according to Cory Doctorow. He argues that AI is not load-bearing, meaning its remov…
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Concerns rise over dependence on dominant tech companies
The immediate concern highlighted is the over-reliance on a small number of corporations that dominate critical software and connected device markets. This dependence poses a significant threat, as noted in discussions …
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Cory Doctorow critiques AI as a 'Big AI Lie' and 'AI Scam'
Cory Doctorow has delivered a lengthy critique of the current state of artificial intelligence, which he characterizes as a "Big AI Lie" and an "AI Scam." He argues that the discourse surrounding AI is fundamentally fla…
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Cory Doctorow: AI spending $1T vs $50B revenue, investors risk 35% stake
Cory Doctorow, an activist with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, stated that AI companies are generating $50 billion in revenue while spending $1 trillion. He highlighted that US investors have a significant stake, w…
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Cory Doctorow: AI Dangers Rooted in Societal Structures, Not Technology
Cory Doctorow argues that the primary danger in artificial intelligence stems not from the technology itself, but from the societal structures and political systems within which it is deployed. He suggests that existing…
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Cory Doctorow: The AI Bubble is Popping
Cory Doctorow argues that the current artificial intelligence boom is unsustainable and will inevitably lead to a market correction, similar to past technological bubbles. He suggests that the hype surrounding AI is out…
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Cory Doctorow and Beth Simone Noveck explore digital rights and AI for democracy
Cory Doctorow's "Enshittification" and Beth Simone Noveck's "Reboot" offer contrasting yet potentially complementary perspectives on the current digital landscape. Doctorow's work explores the reasons behind the degrada…
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Cory Doctorow's new book argues AI dangers are overstated, focusing on societal impact
Cory Doctorow's new book, "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI," suggests that focusing less on the dangers of artificial intelligence and more on societal structures is a more productive approach. The book, pr…