Posts With Tag: tech

What follows are some reflections in light of news about AI regulation. The thesis is that, while modern AI emerged largely from Canadian-funded research, broader economic benefits to working people are difficult to see on the horizon.

Throughout 2023, a common theme in political commentary in Canada was whether the country is ‘broken.’ While the national mood has been better, a sense of defeat is perhaps a feature of the Canadian identity.

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Tech companies have marketed a progressive image of their organizations and brands. Recent events, such as mass layoffs and reports of toxic work cultures, have brought long-overdue discussions and critiques of this sector into the mainstream.

We can hope that this pushback will lead to positive changes. However, it is difficult to find the language to describe what the modern tech industry even is. Terms like “technofeudalism” help explain the big-picture role of tech monopolies in the global economy. Still, there is also a need to understand and express the day-to-day experiences of workers.

As a tech worker, I’ve often asked myself, “What if Simone Weil worked in tech?”

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