This is a podcast episode of "The Intercept Briefing". The conversation revolves around the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society.
The hosts, Jessica Washington and Andrew Stelzer, discuss how AI development has become an imperial agenda for tech billionaires, who are accumulating resources and power through it. They also mention that many journalists have been cowed by the industry's influence and are not reporting on this issue effectively.
The conversation touches on various aspects of AI development, including its effects on the job market, data centers, and the potential for a "post-truth" America. The hosts emphasize the importance of press freedom in defending democracy against authoritarianism and the need for journalists to be independent of corporate interests.
Throughout the conversation, Washington also shares some final thoughts on how individual action can make a difference, such as donating to support the work of organizations like The Intercept or helping to expand their reporting capacity.
The hosts, Jessica Washington and Andrew Stelzer, discuss how AI development has become an imperial agenda for tech billionaires, who are accumulating resources and power through it. They also mention that many journalists have been cowed by the industry's influence and are not reporting on this issue effectively.
The conversation touches on various aspects of AI development, including its effects on the job market, data centers, and the potential for a "post-truth" America. The hosts emphasize the importance of press freedom in defending democracy against authoritarianism and the need for journalists to be independent of corporate interests.
Throughout the conversation, Washington also shares some final thoughts on how individual action can make a difference, such as donating to support the work of organizations like The Intercept or helping to expand their reporting capacity.
. Its like they're trying to create this perfect utopia for themselves and forget about everyone else. I mean, sure AI has some cool benefits but come on, we need to make sure its not just a tool for them to control even more of our lives.
. I mean, you'd think they'd be all over this issue but instead its like they're just scratching the surface. We need more critical reporting and less corporate-friendly coverage if we wanna make sure AI doesn't become a force for oppression.
. Supporting organizations like The Intercept is one thing, but also think about what you can do in your daily life to push back against the AI machine - whether thats boycotting companies that are pushing bad AI or just spreading awareness with your friends and family. We need more people doing their part if we wanna create a fairer future for all.
AI is already changing our lives so much and we're talking about it like it's some kind of tech thing? We need journalists who aren't afraid to talk about the bigger picture - like how these billionaires are using their power to shape society. It's not just about jobs or data centers, it's about the future of our democracy.
. We need to support organizations that are fighting for press freedom and transparency, and also make our voices heard by demanding more from our leaders.
. I mean, tech billionaires are basically saying they're gonna be the guardians of human progress and we should all bow down... meanwhile, they're building their own personal dynasties 
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. I'm not saying it's easy, but someone gotta say something about this imperial AI agenda and how it's affecting our society 
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. So yeah, donate to them or help expand their reporting capacity... we need more voices like theirs 
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. It's like, what happens when AI makes its own decisions? Do we even have control over our own lives anymore? 
. I know some people say it's created new opportunities, but honestly, how many people are actually working in these "new" industries? And what about all the jobs that are getting automated out of existence? It's just not right 
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I'm so done with these tech billionaires making moves behind closed doors! They're basically creating an AI empire without anyone really questioning it 
. We need more people like Glenn Greenwald and The Intercept speaking truth to power and pushing back against this corporate agenda 
We need more nuanced discussions about this stuff, not just sensationalized headlines 
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... we need more independent journalists who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
they're prob just trying 2 use it 4 good 
I mean, tech billionaires are making billions off AI and it's not even like they're doing it for the greater good 
). It's wild that some tech billionaires are basically running the show when it comes to AI development. Like, who needs all that power and control, right? 
. We need more voices like hers amplifying the conversation on AI and its impact on society!