
Paris Marx
@parismarx
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critic of tech futures | host @techwontsaveus | author, “road to nowhere” | subscribe to my newsletter: https://t.co/0JqdZzcBJB | i don’t check DMs; email me
Joined March 2009
The tech industry is pushing for a massive build out of hyperscale data centers — regardless of the community impacts or social benefits. When we see what’s really driving it, it’s clear they must be stopped. I’ve put a lot of work into this series. Excited for you to hear it!.
DATA VAMPIRES is a four-part series exploring the costs of hyperscale data centers and why tech billionaires are desperate to build more. In Part 1, we examine where “the cloud” came from and how it expands Amazon, Microsoft, and Google’s power. Full ep:
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Last week, I got an email from Microsoft telling me I’d be paying 46% more for my Office subscription. But when I tried to cancel, it offered me the same price I was already paying — without the generative AI features I never asked for in the first place.
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The company is deceptively raising prices on existing customers to fund its AI spending
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RT @kofiemeritus: "In the process, he appears ready to hand over the country’s research agenda to an industry that fuels financial bubbles….
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RT @parismarx: It’s always such a pleasure to have @danmcquillan on the show! I was particularly excited to chat about decomputing, the pos….
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RT @TheBreachMedia: The Liberal government wants to push ahead with adopting AI—handing the reins to Big Tech. @ParisMarx breaks down the….
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Mark Carney promised “elbows up” against the US, but he’s offering a warm embrace to US tech companies and the AI hype they’ve unleashed. As Canada’s AI minister suggests AI regulation is off the table, we should be worried about Carney’s tech agenda.
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The Liberal government is charging ahead with the technology despite mounting evidence of harm for workers, vulnerable groups, and public services
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It’s always such a pleasure to have @danmcquillan on the show! I was particularly excited to chat about decomputing, the possibilities it offers, and how it can focus our critique of the exploitative tech systems we depend on.
Is it possible to imagine a better future where we use less computation? The effects of AI hype almost demand it. This week @danmcquillan joins @parismarx to lay out the concept of decomputing as a different way of assessing technology. Full ep:
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RT @kitgrier: Can’t believe I’ve lived far enough into the future to learn the first slur for robots.
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RT @VassB: "Being a purist isn’t poss. what’s important is making effort. If we can reduce customer base for dominant players + show a mar….
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RT @parismarx: Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.….
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I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
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Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies. I’ve been trying to get off US tech and put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
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I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
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RT @parismarx: I don’t talk about video games much on the show, but I always love when I get the opportunity and this conversation with @Va….
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I don’t talk about video games much on the show, but I always love when I get the opportunity and this conversation with @Vahn16 is no exception!. It was great to get his insights on what’s happening at Microsoft and the broader troubles facing game workers.
The video game industry is in a tough spot. Microsoft’s effort to remake it hasn’t helped. This week @Vahn16 joins @parismarx to discuss huge Xbox layoffs and how Microsoft’s plan to remake gaming around Game Pass hasn’t panned out. Full ep:
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RT @parismarx: Canada can see the costs of US dependence. Trump is a bully and Silicon Valley used his leverage to kill the digital service….
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Dependence on US tech giants must end if the country is serious about digital sovereignty
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