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08 Oct 2021

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Can data collectives help strengthen vulnerable cultures in the face of AI?

"Data collectives and cooperatives, which let creators control the collection and distribution of their data, are emerging as preferred alternatives to big tech companies."

25 Jul 2026
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America's AI dominance is under threat; AI vendors put us at risk; meanwhile, everyone's staying in their jobs for the health insurance.

24 Jul 2026

AI vendors can't be trusted to secure their systems. Newsrooms need to act accordingly

There were two big lapses in the Hugging Face / OpenAI hacking story: the lack of security protections on OpenAI's end, and Hugging Face's vulnerable production database. That should worry anyone who uses AI with sensitive data.

23 Jul 2026

Private healthcare makes industries less innovative. It's time for change.

1 in 4 American workers stay in their jobs because of the healthcare. It suppresses wages and working conditions - and prevents innovators from heading out on their own.

23 Jul 2026
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Ben Werdmuller explores the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. Always independently published, reader-supported, and free to read.