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The Punk Opportunity of AI
At Techonomy 25, Douglas Rushkoff reframed AI as a “wobble” in the system — a rare moment when entrenched institutions loosen and outsiders finally get…
Dec 2
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Inside Techonomy 25: Lots of Big Ideas, One Wild Afterparty
From deep tech to Wyclef’s basement jam, it was a day to remember
Nov 20
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Techonomy 25 Is Here — Final Agenda Just Dropped
From AI drug discovery to the future of leadership, here’s who’s taking the stage at Techonomy 25.
Nov 13
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AI Is Crushing Publishers. Here’s Who’s Fighting Back
As Google’s AI Overviews cannibalize clicks, publishers are seeing search traffic collapse. But not Ziff Davis.
Nov 6
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Can Democrats Turn AI Anxiety into a Platform?
Searching for a message that cuts through culture wars, Democrats are testing a populist warning about AI and automation.
Oct 30
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How Do We Stay Human in the Age of AI? Find Out at Techonomy 25
Join the leaders shaping our relationship with intelligent machines for a day of bold ideas, real conversations, and practical insight. Machined readers…
Oct 23
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Welcome to the Synthetic Century
AI is learning to fake everything—actors, products, and even places. The next generation of stars won’t be discovered; they’ll be designed, trained, and…
Oct 9
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First Speakers Announced for Techonomy 25
Human Agency Meets Machine Autonomy is November 18th in new York City. Hit Me up if you want to speak or sponsor the event,
Oct 2
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Is AI Psychosis Really a Thing?
Millions are turning to bots for friendship, romance, and validation. Regulators now warn that the same traits that keep us hooked can drive users into…
Sep 18
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The AI Job Reckoning Is Coming Faster Than You Think
Experts say AI is still only chipping away at tasks. But history tells us the floor can give way suddenly—and entry-level white-collar jobs are standing…
Sep 11
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Google’s Antitrust Reckoning That Wasn’t
Google will keep Chrome and Apple will continue to bank $20B a year from its search default deal, but the ruling offers little hope for a change in the…
Sep 4
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AI Called the Set. It Wasn’t Over.
How a U.S. Open search blunder shows the risks of rushing generative AI into everything.
Aug 28
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