Book
Enshittification
by Cory Doctorow
2025·MCD / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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First seen May 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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AI doomerism is misplaced. Here's what it will take to pop the bubbleCory Doctorow argues that the current AI hype bubble is not inevitable and that collective action, regulation, and worker solidarity can push back against corporate AI dominance. He critiques the narrative of AI inevitability pushed by tech giants, compares it to past tech bubbles, and advocates for practical resistance through organizing, antitrust enforcement, and building alternatives to centralized AI systems.bsky·Jun 24, 2026- How American Tech Cartels Use Apps to Break the LawThis article argues that the decline of competition in the American tech industry undermines effective regulation. It explains that competition serves two crucial regulatory functions: preventing industry-wide collusion in misleading regulators, and limiting corporate profits that could be used to overpower regulatory bodies. The piece contends that while not all regulation is beneficial, a world without regulation in a highly technological society would be catastrophic, as individual success and even survival depend on complex systems that require oversight.Hacker News·Oct 8, 2025