TechWhy the current tech backlash feels different

A Decoder mailbag episode addresses the tech backlash, AI coverage, surveillance, and the origins of Nilay Patel’s pointed rants. The producers discuss the substantial response to “People do not yearn for automation,” including both praise and criticism, and consider how these monologue-style takes fit into the show alongside interviews.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 14:00Original