From the former news policy lead at Google, an 'informative and often harrowing wake-up call' that explains the high-stakes global cyberwar brewing between Western democracies and the authoritarian regimes of China and Russia. Jacob Helberg, who led Google’s efforts to combat disinformation and foreign interference, discusses the escalating technology cold war between democracy and autocracy, focusing on the control of software and hardware that shapes the world’s balance of power.
The article discusses the implications of Sam Altman's proposal to modify the social contract in light of advancements in AI, emphasizing the potential risks to marginalized communities and democratic values. It critiques the exclusionary nature of traditional social contract theories and questions the role of tech leaders in shaping societal norms.
