The Case Against OpenAI OpenAI said its mission was to ensure AGI “benefits all of humanity.” In practice, the record shows repeated moves that concentrated power, weakened internal safety guardrails, harvested other people’s work without clear consent at scale, relied on exploitative labor practices that caused psychological trauma to vulnerable workers, and muzzled (then partially unmuzzled) insiders who tried to…
Beijing and Washington are both losing from the current chaos. Here’s the deal: they could both sign tomorrow. The rare earth crisis has become a prime example of how both superpowers can inadvertently weaken themselves while claiming to strengthen their position. China continues to threaten export restrictions, which spook its top customers. America continues to threaten tariffs that drive up…
What we’re calling the “AI revolution” looks less like a renaissance and more like a global costume party where everyone’s pretending to be a genius in the AI economy. Scroll through LinkedIn, and you’ll see it a thousand adults posting robot art, synthetic videos, and ChatGPT monologues, each convinced they’ve “built the future.” But under the fluorescent glow of their…
The lights go dim on federal operations as the government shutdown begins. But this time, the familiar Democratic response warning, blaming, promising eventual restoration is struggling to land. The rules changed, and Democrats are fighting with yesterday’s playbook. The Moment of Truth: “Both Sides” Is Now the Frame Shutdowns always force a narrative battle: who looks responsible, who takes the…
Guardian Command Authenticity Protocol (GCAP) for Deepfake Fraud Prevention Goal: Stop deepfake-driven fraud and data loss by making it impossible to execute high‑risk actions without cryptographic, out‑of‑band, multi‑party confirmation independent of voice/video. Silver‑Bullet Principle: Media can inspire a request; only a signed, verified instruction can authorize it. Summary: Problems We Solve (explained simply) Imagine someone uses AI to fake your…
Imagine walking into a cavernous government atrium, where polished floors echo each footstep and high ceilings are glazed by shifting light. Hidden behind the marble columns are shadowed control rooms humming with servers, their whispered computations shaping the fate of nations. You’re here not for a tour; you are inside the war room where AI meets politics, where algorithms are…
The 2030 Map That Could Reshape American Politics Forever In the high-stakes chess game of American democracy, Donald Trump and Republican strategists are positioning their pieces for what could be the most consequential redistricting battle in modern history. With the 2030 census looming and control of state legislatures hanging in the balance, a coordinated GOP strategy, often referred to…
The implementation of school voucher programs in various states across the U.S. has provided a wealth of data on the consequences of these systems, both in educational outcomes and broader socio-economic impacts, including taxation. These outcomes offer important lessons for states like Texas that are considering adopting such measures. Examples from Other States 1. Wisconsin Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Parental Choice Program,…
In Texas, the debate over school vouchers has intensified, influencing political campaigns and affecting the outcomes of Republican primaries. Vouchers are government-funded programs that provide families with public funding to pay for private and parochial school tuition. This issue has divided communities and lawmakers, bringing to light various arguments both in favor and against the adoption of such a system.…
Political candidates should make their social media profiles, such as Facebook, public and accessible without requiring a login for several compelling reasons related to transparency, inclusivity, and engagement: In conclusion, making social media profiles public without the requirement for a login democratizes information access, promotes accountability, and fosters a more informed electorate. This approach supports a fairer and more transparent…