Brian Merchant is a Tech Columnist at various esteemed publications. He focuses on themes such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the intersection of technology with societal issues, including public surveillance systems and disaster response. Brian's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as The Atlantic, WIRED, and the Los Angeles Times.
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And why it's probably only going to get worse from here.
From the techne pessimists of Ancient Greece to the computer firebombers of the Information Age, here's a look at the long—and fruitful—legacy of refusing the machine.
By: Brian Merchant
Residents of the small enclave east of LA not only killed their city's proposed 250,000 square foot data center, they pushed city council to ban them altogether
The defense tech giant's controversial manifesto actually reveals it's more vulnerable than its bravado lets on. Plus, how departing Apple CEO Tim Cook will really be remembered.
And it's precisely what democratic governance of AI looks like.
An alarming new study reveals the dire impact AI is having on artists' livelihoods. It does offer some hope, too.
Why "AI populism" is just "populism"
By: Brian Merchant
"Who AI benefits and who it immiserates often is based on who gets to decide how it’s used. We know how tech is used on the day to day. We should be at the table as well."
By: Brian Merchant
And other key insights about the data center protest movement. Plus, Bernie Sanders' AI sovereign wealth fund proposal, Ted Chiang's argument against AI consciousness, and much more.
The Luddites are back in fashion, but too many people still get them all wrong. This is what they really stood for, fought against, and why they matter now more than ever.
