I've Seen the Scary Headlines About AI. Here's Why I'm Still a Techno-Optimist

My experience in emerging tech gives me hope, but if the people who can fashion a future worth living in decide to opt out, we're screwed. I came of age before surveillance capitalism, doom-scrolling, and the ethically dubious aspects of Big Tech. However, I remain stubbornly enthusiastic about the future, even as anger over the deleterious effects of certain technologies, especially AI, has driven people away from them entirely. To me, that’s the wrong approach. If …