No one can deny the power and size of the AI coalition, an ensemble of Silicon Valley investors, lobbyists, and bought-off politicians; hucksters, carnival barkers, and gravy train chasers; and bosses gleeful at the opportunity to downsize and deskill. Unsurprisingly, this well-funded upheaval is outpacing any social, political, or ethical effort... See more

What if the questions were instead: What kinds of labor markets are being designed around AI? What is shaping the choices about adoption? Who has bargaining power in those decisions? How will the value created by as yet unfounded promises of productivity growth be distributed? Who has power and how is it wielded to promote certain interests and... See more

this NVDA rally has gone from "incredibly impressive" to actually scaring me a bit. not for AI safety reasons. I'll explain. I'm lucky enough to be an early investor in @CoreWeave, one of the most incredible startup stories I've ever seen. one of the most interesting things about proximity to CW is simply having a pulse... See more