> All they want to do, they say, is build computers smart enough and safe enough to end history, thrusting humanity into an era of unimaginable bounty. This sounds terrifying to me. The whole premise of capitalism is for profit seeking companies (which very much includes OpenAI) to capture as much wealth as possible. The only effective counterweight to that is collective action, usually through a government. The more…
Nation States, for most of many centuries were considered the ultimate centers of power, lately they are increasingly eclipsed by technology companies in various domains. These tech giants not only play crucial roles in modern warfare, resource allocation, and global politics, but they also have a growing impact on individual sovereignty. As these corporations amass unprecedented influence and data, questions arise about the erosion of personal freedoms and the influence on national security and governance. The shift could challenge traditional notions of citizenship and statehood, potentially redefining the very concept of sovereignty.