Why “Silicon Valley” is tech reality, and H2G2 its absurd fantasy… not the opposite

This summer I decided to binge both HBO's biting satire "Silicon Valley" and all seven books of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Why? Because the latter is frequently cited, notably by tech billionaires, as a work of inspirational genius, whereas the latter? Less so. My two cents were confirmed by my summer rediscoveries of … Continue reading Why “Silicon Valley” is tech reality, and H2G2 its absurd fantasy… not the opposite →

Do be evil

The stereotype of the evil boss is older still than Bond villains. But today's tech leaders are actively turning Google's former "don't be evil" motto on its head, making its and Facebook's previous misdemeanours look like child's play. Hold on to your seats... Sam Altman: He who thought he could do anything What would happen … Continue reading Do be evil →

Can AI be sustainable?

Full disclosure: this article was originally published on my current employer's blog Has the the breakneck speed of change and hype since late 2022's ChatGPT-fuelled generative AI explosion given us enough time to fully assess generative AI’s true impact on the planet? Let’s take a look. The impact, in figures First and foremost, it’s now … Continue reading Can AI be sustainable? →

Is AI under control?

I have several idées fixes about technology, that fascinate as much as they scare me. One is that we one day won't be able to tell the difference between reality and virtuality. Another — not that different, fundamentally — is that machines will replace us. Linked to both is another idea I just can't shake … Continue reading Is AI under control? →

EthicalOS: Teaching tech responsibility

Can tech companies be encouraged to think about social before financial profit? Such is the mission of EthicalOS, which uses highly plausible, Black Mirror-style scenarios of where we could be in the near future if startups and big tech don't think responsibly. Here's why it matters. Why is technological responsibility such a big deal right … Continue reading EthicalOS: Teaching tech responsibility →