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Behind the News: Tech Worker Militancy w/ Ben Tarnoff

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Tech Under Trump: Shifts and Struggles

This chapter examines the cultural and political changes within the tech industry during the first Trump administration, focusing on workers' collective actions against the Trump agenda. It explores the tension between influential tech leaders and a progressively-minded younger workforce, highlighting significant events like the Google walkout and the rise of generative AI. The discussion also addresses the evolving labor market, increased pressures on workers, and how fears of job automation impact the psychological landscape of the industry.

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