Archive - Disconnect

June 2025

Mark Carney caves to Trump and the tech industry

Canada’s decision to rescind its digital services tax shows it’s “elbows down” in US trade talks

Jun 30 •

Why should the US decide who can have certain tech?

Restrictions on Iranian and Chinese technology are about preserving US geopolitical power

Jun 25 •

Getting off US tech is no easy task

But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the effort

Jun 23 •

I’m writing a new book!

It will tell the story of what’s really behind the hyperscale data center boom

Jun 15 •

Elon Musk’s reputation must be beyond rehabilitation

It's time to end the myth of his genius once and for all

Jun 12 •

What you missed in May 2025

Chatbots messing with your mind, data center energy use, China’s electricity revolution, and more!

Jun 5 •

The ideological rift on the tech right

What a disagreement between Joe Lonsdale and Balaji Srinivasan tells us about the effort to enhance Silicon Valley’s power

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Social media must be reined in

Countries are adopting higher age limits, but they need to tackle addictive design practices that target everyone

May 21 •

Will Pope Leo XIV be an ally against AI?

The Catholic Church has a striking clear-eyed critique of artificial intelligence

May 15 •

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