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AI as Dumb Waiter 2.0: Douglas Rushkoff on How Smart Technology Isn't Quite as Smart as It Claims

Keen On America

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The Economic Power of AI and Its Implications

This chapter discusses the economic dominance of AI and its valuation in tech startups, comparing data dependence to a resource curse. It raises critical questions about the motivations of tech leaders in the AI race and advocates for a more thoughtful approach to technology that prioritizes human value and societal impacts.

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