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A Wired piece reports that the public backlash against generative AI is prompting real changes at companies like LinkedIn, Snapchat, and Substack, even as Americans' familiarity with AI grows alongside negative attitudes and consent concerns.
Historian Jill Lepore discusses her new book 'The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State,' arguing that tech companies are replacing democratic government functions and that Silicon Valley leaders misread science fiction. She criticizes Elon Musk and corporate power while insisting she is not anti-technology.
A disabled author criticizes Silicon Valley's approach to assistive technology, arguing that flashy 'Disability Dongles' fail to solve real accessibility problems, and advocates for simple infrastructure and digital accessibility fixes instead.
The article argues that the Ruby community's motto 'Matz is nice' is a projection and critiques influential figures like DHH for his recent far-right and anti-immigrant rhetoric, questioning the community's claims of niceness.
The article criticizes modern online platforms like Discord and microblogging for replacing forums with ephemeral, chaotic communication that discourages deep, asynchronous discussion.
Students across the US are booing graduation speakers who hype AI, prompting Microsoft's Brad Smith to write a blog post acknowledging the backlash while reaffirming AI's transformative role.
Armin Ronacher reflects on the psychology of communities defined by opposition, particularly among LLM-skeptical developers, warning against the tendency to police and harass those who deviate from the group's stance.
A critical examination of how AI maximalists celebrate the obsolescence of human labor through next-token prediction, and the socioeconomic risks this attitude poses, particularly for vulnerable populations.
A critical commentary on recent actions by AI companies, suggesting they are becoming increasingly dismissive of public concerns and ethical standards.
According to the Linux Foundation's 2025 annual report, only about 2.95% of its over $310M budget is allocated to Linux itself, with critics accusing the organization of mission creep and 'openwashing' by diverting funds to unrelated initiatives involving AI, cloud, and cryptocurrency.