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PulseAugur coverage of Pluralistic — every cluster mentioning Pluralistic across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Snowden leaks and Piketty's 'Capital' reveal same phenomenon
The author argues that the 2013 Snowden leaks on global surveillance and Thomas Piketty's "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" describe two facets of the same phenomenon. Piketty's work highlights how returns on capita…
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Internet's "Post-American" Shift: Tech Giants' Role in Digital Sovereignty Concerns
The internet is increasingly becoming "post-American" as tech giants, influenced by political pressures, pose risks to digital sovereignty. Companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle are deeply integrated into …
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AI's exceptional impact debated in Cory Doctorow blog post
Cory Doctorow's blog post on supplemental income is discussed, with a specific point of contention regarding his assertion that AI is not exceptional. The author argues that Generative AI's significant impact and the su…
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Cory Doctorow discusses AI bubble and job market in ZEIT interview
Cory Doctorow, writing for Pluralistic, has been interviewed by the German publication ZEIT. The interview discusses the concept of the "enshittification" of online platforms and its implications for the job market and …
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Corporate leaders assume AI will transform business, seek confirming evidence
Corporate leaders are operating under the assumption that artificial intelligence will fundamentally alter their businesses. This belief is leading them to seek out evidence that confirms this pre-existing notion, rathe…
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Jon Stewart and Cory Doctorow discuss AI, economics, and privacy
Jon Stewart and Cory Doctorow engaged in a discussion covering artificial intelligence, U.S. economics, politics, and privacy. The conversation, lasting 1 hour and 18 minutes, explored topics such as enshittification an…
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AI adoption pressures employees into silence, fostering workplace dishonesty
Employees who express concerns about AI in the workplace may face negative career consequences, such as being overlooked for promotions or even laid off. This environment incentivizes dishonesty regarding AI's actual co…
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Jon Stewart discusses AI and 'enshittification' on The Weekly Show
Jon Stewart appeared on The Weekly Show to discuss the concept of "enshittification" and its relation to artificial intelligence. The discussion, hosted by Pluralistic, was shared on YouTube and Mastodon.
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AI Text on 'Reverse Centaurs' Translated to German
This item is a social media post on Mastodon announcing a German translation of a text about AI. The post includes a link to the translated text and relevant hashtags. The original text appears to be related to the conc…
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AI discernment challenge highlighted by mathematician's ChatGPT interaction
The article discusses the challenge of discerning the accuracy of AI-generated information, particularly when the user lacks the foundational knowledge to evaluate it. It uses an example of a mathematician interacting w…
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Cory Doctorow urges tech evaluation beyond capabilities
Cory Doctorow, writing for Pluralistic, suggests a new framework for evaluating technology. He advises shifting focus from a gadget's capabilities to understanding its impact on users and its beneficiaries. This perspec…
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User praises interview that challenged Pluralistic's views
A Mastodon user shared an interview with author and commentator Nathan J. Robinson, also known as Pluralistic. The user found the interview impressive, noting that the questions prompted Robinson to pause and carefully …
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AI Compass test categorizes user opinions on artificial intelligence
Users are taking an "AI Compass" test, which categorizes their opinions on artificial intelligence. Based on their answers, individuals are assigned a profile, such as "Union Organizer" or "Skeptic," with specific figur…
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Guide to Life after AI advocates fighting bosses, not tech
A user on Mastodon shared their experience reading "The Guide to Life after AI" by Pluralistic. The user highlighted a specific passage on page 28 that suggests focusing on combating powerful entities rather than fighti…
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New book "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI" announced
A new book titled "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI" by author "pluralistic" has been announced. The book's arrival was shared on Mastodon, with the user expressing anticipation for its content.
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User praises "pluralistic" book on AI agents
A user on Mastodon expressed gratitude for a book written by "pluralistic" regarding AI, LLMs, and AI agents. The user found the book to be extremely helpful and clear-headed.
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Cory Doctorow Debates AI Hype on Breaking Points
Cory Doctorow, author of "Enshitification," appeared on Breaking Points to discuss the current AI hype cycle. He engaged in a debate with hosts Krystal Ball and Ryan Grim regarding the exaggerated claims and potential d…
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Cory Doctorow: AI's true purpose is worker replacement, not productivity
Cory Doctorow argues that artificial intelligence is primarily a tool for corporate cost-cutting and worker displacement, rather than a means to enhance productivity or assist employees. He contends that the drive behin…
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Commentary: AI investment logic mirrors 'Amway victim' mentality
A commentary piece criticizes the prevailing belief that significant financial investment in AI guarantees its eventual profitability. The author likens this mindset to that of Amway victims, suggesting that large sums …
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AI's power dynamics: Who benefits and who is impacted?
Cory Doctorow, writing for The Atlantic, discusses the power dynamics inherent in the current AI craze. He argues that the true significance of a gadget lies not in its capabilities, but in its intended users and its im…