The UK’s Misguided Embrace of AI Hype
In this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, James Meadway on the Labour Party’s use of AI.
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The UK’s Misguided Embrace of AI Hype w/ James Meadway | Tech Won’t Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by James Meadway to discuss how the UK Labour Party is embracing AI regardless of the cost and the consequences of allowing US companies to dominate the digital economy in so many other countries.
James Meadway is an economist and the host of Macrodose.
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British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street for the House of Commons to attend the Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in London, United Kingdom on February 26, 2025.
(Wiktor Szymanowicz / Future Publishing via Getty Images)On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, we’re joined by James Meadway to discuss how the UK Labour Party is embracing AI regardless of the cost and the consequences of allowing US companies to dominate the digital economy in so many other countries.
James Meadway is an economist and the host of the podcast Macrodose.
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Brazil’s Battle to Rein In Big Tech | Tech Won’t Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Laís Martins to discuss the recent enforcement measures against tech companies like X and Rumble in Brazil, how the country is grappling with the overreach of US tech companies, and the wider discussion about tech policy in Brazil.
Laís Martins is a technology reporter at The Intercept Brasil.
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