18min chapter

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Enzittification with Cory Doctorow & Brian Merchant

Better Offline

CHAPTER

Disillusionment with Tech Giants

This chapter examines the role and effectiveness of major tech companies like Google and Microsoft, questioning their innovation and recent shifts towards AI. It critiques the lack of accountability in the industry, the complexities of regulatory frameworks, and the challenges of enforcing privacy laws. Through discussions on shared risks, structural separation, and the principles of capitalism, the narrative highlights the tension between ethical practices and business operations in the tech space.

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