Major cloud providers are promising nuclear power will allow them to build as many data centers as they want without a huge climate impact. On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke to MV Ramana about the serious problems with those assertions. Listen to the full episode: #tech #datacenters #ai #nuclear
Thrilled to release the first episode of my new podcast with Brian Merchant today! We had to discuss the topic on everyone’s minds to kick the show off, but there are going to be so many deep dives and interesting conversations to come. Go listen, and make sure to subscribe: #tech #elonmusk #donaldtrump #generativeai #podcast
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau confirms Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant will be arrested if they step foot in Canada after the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants. #cdnpoli #israel #gaza #palestine #icc #canada
Elon Musk loves to talk about how safe Teslas are and how their autonomous driving systems are safer than humans. But new data from the US road safety regulator shows Teslas have the highest rate of fatal accidents among all US vehicle brands. #tech #tesla #cars #safety
“Elon Musk is the Mr. Magoo of criminals, bumbling from one hilariously over-the-top and sloppy crime to another but always somehow landing on his feet, unmolested and unbothered, sporting a shit-eating grin. Many of the wealthiest and most powerful among us dabble in the law-bending arts. But they usually at least have the good sense to not tweet about it or rub our faces in it.” From @npub1zn70...9hyg: #tech #elonmusk #tesla #spacex
In the 1990s, libertarians weren’t the only ones trying to claim cyberspace. Right-wing movements were engaged, and very successful in influencing debates about the emerging technology. On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Becca Lewis to discuss the forgotten history of how conservatives shaped the internet. Listen to the full episode: #tech #politics #internet
Last time Trump was in the White House, foreign governments would book lavish rooms at his DC hotel to impress him. As he returns to office, it looks like ad spend on Twitter/X will be a new way companies hope to gain both Musk and Trump’s favor. #tech #elonmusk #donaldtrump #twitter #socialmedia #advertising
Silicon Valley is seizing the levers of power, but we’re here to help you chart a course through the madness. I’m thrilled to announce SYSTEM CRASH, a new podcast I’ll be cohosting with my pal [@bcmerchant](https://masthead.social/@bcmerchant ). Join us as we dissect the tech dystopia. Starts Friday! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: #tech #technews #techpodcast image
Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke is calling for the end of Canada’s public postal service because its workers have gone on strike. The company’s leaders are increasingly pushing extreme right-wing positions in Canada. Gutting Canada Post would effectively end delivery in many rural and remote communities because it’s not profitable for private companies to serve them. #tech #shopify #postoffice #canada #cdnpoli image
I know some of you are in a pitched battle to ensure Mastodon becomes the top decentalized social media thing or whatever, but if you do decide to try out Bluesky I made a starter park of critical tech accounts you might like to follow! #tech #bluesky #socialmedia