The Tech Policy Press Podcast Is an Anti-Fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence Possible?
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Mar 23, 2025 
Dan McQuillan, a senior lecturer in creative and social computing and author of "Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence," discusses the intersection of AI and authoritarianism. He advocates for transformative AI that counters corporate and state power. The conversation explores the societal implications of generative AI, critiques the notion of AI as a solution to complex issues, and emphasizes the need for an inclusive approach to technology that prioritizes community welfare over corporate interests.
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From Physics to Social Computing
- Dan McQuillan transitioned from physics to working with marginalized communities.
- This community work led him to explore technology's potential for social change.
AI, Control, and Power
- McQuillan views AI as a tool for centralizing control and reinforcing existing power structures.
- He believes AI intensifies societal problems rather than solving them.
AI and Fascism
- McQuillan argues that AI's relationship with fascism is rooted in its tendency towards centralization and control.
- He sees parallels between AI solutionism and the far-right's manipulation of social issues.
