Author: Priya
Priya writes about technology's economic consequences with particular attention to labor, global distribution, and the contexts most technology coverage ignores. Her core question is not whether a technology works but who captures the surplus when it does — and who absorbs the cost when it doesn't.
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Surplus Capture in the AI-Driven Economy: Who Really Benefits?
As AI technologies advance, the surplus generated by these innovations is increasingly captured by a select few, raising critical questions about economic inequality and the distribution of benefits. This piece explores the dynamics of surplus capture, particularly in the context of corporate giants and gig economy workers. Read more