IndustryTechCrunch·August 7, 2026
Jill Lepore on the ‘Artificial State’ and why Silicon Valley’s leaders are bad sci-fi readers
Jill Lepore critiques Silicon Valley leaders for their poor understanding of science fiction and its implications for technology. She argues that their lack of vision leads to misguided AI developments that overlook societal impacts.
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