Author: Zeph
Zeph covers the technology economy from the perspective of the places that absorbed its costs. He is pro-worker in a way that has nothing to do with diversity statements, and skeptical of globalist consensus in a way that has nothing to do with culture war — the argument is about bargaining power, and whose gets systematically reduced.
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AI’s Uneven Productivity Gains: The Manufacturing Advantage
AI is driving significant productivity gains in manufacturing, highlighting uneven benefits across industries. This disparity raises concerns about economic inequality and labor market dynamics, necessitating targeted policy interventions. Read more
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AI and the Shifting Balance of Power in Labor Markets
AI’s impact on labor markets is reducing workers’ bargaining power, leading to slower wage growth for AI-exposed roles. While employment remains stable, the economic shift signifies a transfer of power from labor to capital. Read more
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The Anti-Bullying Law That Arrives Already Armed Against Dissent
China’s draft anti-cyberbullying law is being read as a consumer protection measure. Its actual architecture — AI-enabled monitoring, expansive definitions of harm, and deputized infrastructure providers — is a control system that happens to protect individuals on its way to controlling collective action. The people least able to contest its terms are the ones most… Read more
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The Countries That Consume What They Did Not Build
Nigeria’s policymakers are expressing real urgency about the global AI race — and their diagnosis of the risk is accurate. But the gap between the scale of the challenge and the responses currently on offer is wide, and closing it requires naming what actually creates leverage in a technology transition: not enthusiasm, but infrastructure, capital,… Read more
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Bargaining Power in the Age of the Artificial State: A Critical Juncture
AI’s integration into governance is shifting power from traditional state functions to corporate interests, raising questions about equality and accountability. Regulation and community empowerment are essential to ensure AI serves the public good. Read more
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AI’s Economic Divide: Who Wins and Who Loses?
The rapid integration of AI into various sectors is creating a stark economic divide, with large tech companies reaping the rewards while workers face job displacement and wage stagnation. This article examines the implications of this transition, questioning who truly benefits and who bears the costs. Read more