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Describing them as “superintelligence” or “rogue models” ascribes agency to products rather than to the companies building them. This framing markets these companies’ products as “superhuman” and, at the same time, helps the companies evade accountability for their actions. 

These companies have gone rogue and don’t feel a responsibility to follow laws. I wish we had a government willing to enforce the laws we already have.

More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.

Great news, happy for them. Hopefully Wikipedia can continue to be a good example of something that works online.

Apparently DHH’s support for ethnic cleansing is not disqualifying to 1Password.

So tired of these rich fascist tech bros propping each other up. I cancelled my 1Password subscription. Lots of alternatives in the modern era.