Google has long been a key source of traffic for news and all manner of sites across the web.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke to Matt Pearce to discuss how Google’s pursuit of AI is causing fewer people to click through, causing traffic to plummet.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/288_what_google_zero_means_for_journalism_w_matt_pearce
Trump’s #CryptoProfiteering Is Worse Than You Think w/ #JacobSilverman - #TechWontSaveUs | Lyssna här | Poddtoppen.se https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1507621076/tech-wont-save-us/trumps-crypto-profiteering-is-worse-than-you-think-w-jacob-silverman
Is it possible to imagine a better future where we use less computation? The effects of AI hype almost demand it.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @danmcquillan so he could lay out the concept of decomputing as a different way of assessing technology.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/286_decomputing_for_a_better_future_w_dan_mcquillan
The video game industry is in a tough spot. Microsoft’s effort to remake it hasn’t helped.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @nathangrayson to discuss huge Xbox layoffs and how Microsoft’s plan to remake gaming around Game Pass hasn’t panned out.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/285_microsoft_is_gutting_the_video_game_industry_w_nathan_grayson
The US is bombing Iranian nuclear facilities, transferring AI tech to the Gulf states, and enabling Israeli surveillance and weapons tech.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Laleh Khalili to discuss how the United States wields technology to enhance its power in the Middle East.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/284_how_the_us_weaponizes_tech_in_the_middle_east_w_laleh_khalili
We talk about chip restrictions today, but the United States’ main target as it ramped up its geopolitical fight with China was Huawei.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @yangyang_cheng to discuss how the company became so powerful and what it tells us about global tech battles.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/283_the_geopolitical_fight_over_huawei_w_yangyang_cheng
The harms arising from chatbots are escalating, and not nearly enough is being done to address them before they become a big problem.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @nitashatiku to discuss how chatbots are speedrunning the social media harm cycle.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/282_chatbots_are_repeating_social_medias_harms_w_nitasha_tiku
This morning, I listened to an episode of #TechWontSaveUs by @parismarx. I appreciate Karen Hao’s balanced criticism. It’s not a one-sided view, but it’s supported by arguments, analysis, and a broader context. We need more of that than the hype or anti-hype stories, which are both marketing or agitation.
"... you certainly have still, a lot of tech billionaires still giving money to the Democrats ..."
#ParisMarx, 2024
https://techwontsave.us/episode/248_silicon_valley_is_reshaping_us_democracy_w_jacob_silverman
Of course, this is what billionaires do. They give millions to both campaigns, so whoever wins, they get stuff they want.
"Elon Musk has given $574,500 to Republicans and $542,000 to the Democrats, per OpenSecrets."
#SamTabahriti, 2022
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-has-donated-more-to-republicans-than-democrats-2022-11
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Brazil stepped up enforcement against major tech companies, but Elon Musk and Rumble have been fighting back.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Laís Martins to understand more about Brazil’s efforts to assert its sovereignty online and push back on US tech companies.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/281_brazils_battle_to_rein_in_big_tech_w_lais_martins
To dominate AI, Sam Altman knew OpenAI needed to scale faster than anyone else — regardless of the social and environmental costs.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @karenhao to discuss Altman’s AI empire and why it must be dismantled.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/280_we_all_suffer_from_openais_pursuit_of_scale_w_karen_hao
Opening keynote @parismarx at #PubConf2025 will talk about #technopolitics and rebuilding our #digitalsovereignty and reconsidering the role of hyperscalers to work towards #sustainabletech
"How do we chart not just a more just and equitable future, but a more sustainable one too?"
https://conference.publicspaces.net/en/session/shaping-our-digital-future
Palantir is leading the charge to remake military contracting so newer tech companies get far more lucrative arms contracts.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke to Sam Biddle about the tech industry’s effort to become the new military industrial complex.
Full ep: https://techwontsave.us/episode/279_the_new_military_industry_complex_w_sam_biddle
On the link flip-side: some recommended episodes I've enjoyed lately on #TechWontSaveUs hosted by @parismarx featuring fantastic guests.
These are smart people with real expertise providing reasonable and well-researched commentary. I know, I know—quite the rarity in today’s clout-makes-right world!
(Also a shout out for a Better Offline episode as well!)
#blog 
https://jaredwhite.com/links/20250601/tech-wont-save-us
ally)Social media profits from making us feel bad, but what does it take to really take a step back?
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @caseyjohnston to discuss dumbing down her smartphone and her new book “A Physical Education.”
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/278_the_case_for_a_digital_detox_w_casey_johnston
We’re two and a half years into the AI hype cycle. How is it still going?
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @emilymbender and @alex to dig into the harms of generative AI and industry strategies to keep the public’s attention.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/277_generative_ai_is_not_inevitable_w_emily_m_bender_and_alex_hanna
Elon Musk wants NASA to give up on its moon mission to pursue his Mars dream. Is there something else behind it?
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke to @timfernholz about how Musk is reshaping the US Space Program and the challenges facing SpaceX.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/276_elon_musk_is_remaking_the_us_space_program_w_tim_fernholz
Elon Musk has recently taken to calling empathy a threat to Western civilization. Where does that idea come from?
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @joolia to understand the Christian right’s war on empathy and the terrible politics it enables.
Full ep: https://techwontsave.us/episode/275_the_roots_of_elon_musks_war_on_empathy_w_julia_carrie_wong
AI slop is proliferating across social media platforms, but how do the people behind it actually make money?
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @jasonkoebler to discuss the economy of AI slop and how it’s changing social media platforms.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/274_how_brainrot_ai_is_upending_the_internet_w_jason_koebler
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son doesn’t get the attention of more visible tech executives, but he’s had a massive impact on the model that shapes tech startups.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Laleh Khalili to discuss how Masa built his empire.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/273_how_masayoshi_son_shaped_the_tech_industry_w_laleh_khalili
