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

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

What an episode #TechWontSaveUs. Two of my favourites team up

@parismarx and @jasonkoebler @404mediaco talk about AI slop and its impact on big tech #socialmedia platforms.

We need to #savesocial

For all Europeans: Paris will be speaking at this year's @publicspaces conference in #Amsterdam on 13th of June. Meet us there

https://techwontsave.us/episode/274_how_brainrot_ai_is_upending_the_internet_w_jason_koebler

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

After listening to #TechWontSaveUs for a year, I have finally taken a membership on Patreon.

If there are enough people this month @parismarx is going to do a series on military-tech I am sure we are all going to hate.

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

This past week I listened to the #TechWontSaveUs episode "Can #Europe End Its Dependence on #US #tech "

The debate is good, but we should not replace Silicon Valley with the European equivalent. The goal does not justify the means.

https://www.techwontsave.us/episode/271_can_europe_end_its_dependence_on_us_tech_w_aline_blankertz

Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump forces us to reassess the politics of the internet and challenge our collective dependence on US tech.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I explained what I think are the key takeaways from the current moment in tech and politics.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/272_digital_sovereignty_in_a_time_of_rising_fascism

Donald Trump’s aggression is forcing many countries to reconsider their dependence on US tech — but can Europe really carve out its own path?

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Aline Blankertz to discuss the challenges of digital sovereignty in Europe.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/271_can_europe_end_its_dependence_on_us_tech_w_aline_blankertz

Later this month, #TechWontSaveUs turns five years old. It’s hard to believe I’ve been making the show for this long!

Over that time I’ve interviewed hundreds of guests to spread critical perspectives on tech far and wide — and I know it’s had an impact.

Silicon Valley likes to present itself as clean and sustainable, but cloud giants have a very dirty relationship with oil and gas.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with JS Tan to discuss how cloud and AI are used to fuel the climate crisis, based on his experiences at Microsoft.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/270_the_dirty_alliance_between_tech_and_the_oil_industry_w_js_tan

In which the UK’s Starmer government meets AI fever and the Trump administration, and reveals itself to be

“deeply institutionally pathetic”

Spot on analyses of the hollow promises of tech and its capital sclerosis from James Meadway, interviewed by @parismarx for #TechWontSaveUs

https://overcast.fm/+8dw80uLBk

https://techwontsave.us/episode/266_the_uks_misguided_embrace_of_ai_hype_w_james_meadway

Elon Musk’s DOGE is gutting the US Digital Service and its citizen-focused approach to tech development is going with it.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I was honored to speak with Kate Green and Milo from We The Builders to discuss understand how government can build technology differently and what’s wrong with how DOGE thinks of efficiency.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/269_doge_is_gutting_the_us_digital_service_w_kate_green_and_milo

Elon Musk’s DOGE is wreaking havoc in the US, but tech leaders in Canada want their own DOGE to do much the same.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @jenstden to discuss the effort to bring the conservative-tech alliance north.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/268_canadas_tech_leaders_want_their_own_doge_w_jen_st_denis

Great episode of #TechWontSaveUs with @timnitGebru

It's a real pleasure to listen to such a rich conversation on such diverse topics.

I especially liked how the topic of how the #AI industry labels people and methods was addressed.

It's the same for me, I've ended up assuming I'm a #DataScientist when I'm actually a #mechanical #engineer with a #PhD in #statistics. But the industry has decided that what I am is something I haven't studied about.

https://www.techwontsave.us/episode/267_ai_hype_enters_its_geopolitics_era_w_timnit_gebru