Manifesting the End of Tech Bro Manifestos, 2026.09.08

Last month, Sam Altman proclaimed that we're already in "the Singularity." Not to be outdone, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have both recently come out with lengthy blog posts about "superhuman AI." Emily and Alex brave some truly terrible writing to unearth the core motivations at the heart of these screeds.
References:
Gates: "The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical."
Also referenced: "Impulse Purchase" by OK Go
Zuckerberg: "The Future is for Everyone"
Fresh AI Hell:
Tristan Buckmaster's statement on OpenAI trying to take credit for his work
Also referenced: Emily's debate with Sébastien Bubeck
Nature article worrying about impact of LLMs on language change for all the wrong reasons
Palate cleanser: NYC bans "AI" in schools
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Music by Toby Menon.
Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park.
Production by Ozzy Llinas Goodman.