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Aug 9, 2026TechCrunch AI
Historian Jill Lepore: Silicon Valley Misreads Sci-Fi, Undermines
Historian Jill Lepore warns that Silicon Valley leaders misinterpret science fiction, pushing an 'artificial state' that replaces democratic government with algorithmic and corporate control. In her upcoming book, she argues this trend is a 'return to tyranny' and undermines fundamental democratic principles without public consent.
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