Silicon Valley’s AI Coup: ‘It’s Draining Our Real World’
Unshocked with Naomi Klein
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Tech, Defense, and Ethical Dilemmas
This chapter examines the increasing interplay between Silicon Valley's technology sector and the defense industry, focusing on the rise of autonomous weapons and the militarization of tech. It discusses the ethical implications of surveillance by both private companies and governments, emphasizing the environmental costs of AI development and the disconnect between corporate promises and reality. The conversation also highlights the impact of technology on education and human values, calling for a reevaluation of capitalism's influence on productivity and autonomy.
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