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fromCity AM
5 days ago

AI browser wars: How Gemini and Atlas are redefining the attention economy

The first browser wars were about speed and simplicity, the next one is about control. Every click, search and purchase is being absorbed into a closed ecosystem where algorithms decide what people see and how it is framed. Whoever owns that mediation layer owns the flow of information and the attention economy that depends on it. The goal this time is not faster browsing or better design, it's total dependency.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Enough of Tactics to Deal with Trump. What Canada Needs Is a Strategy | The Walrus

Centralized U.S. national institutions have fueled a democratic crisis by failing to manage polarization, reshaping federalism and producing spillover effects that also destabilize Canada.
Tech industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Internet Is Going to Break Again

An AWS outage in Northern Virginia temporarily disrupted global internet services, exposing how concentrated cloud infrastructure creates widespread fragility and economic costs.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Bitcoin Is Revolutionizing The World Of Work As Much As The World Of Finance And Money

Delays in payments create systemic risk equal to custodial misuse; halted payments can collapse banks and centralization in platforms concentrates power and choice.
UK politics
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Councils rebel against Labour's 'undemocratic' planning reforms

Proposed planning reforms threaten local democracy and decision-making powers, increasing central control and undermining public trust.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
6 months ago

Beam Us Up: Why the Internet Needs a Hard Reset (and Satellites Might Be the Answer) | HackerNoon

The internet's original decentralized nature has been compromised by centralization and corporate control.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Decentralized AI: Developing Permissionless Infrastructure Intelligence | HackerNoon

AI's power is currently centralized among a few companies, creating vulnerabilities and concerns.
Blockchain could support decentralization of AI control, promoting transparency and fairness.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
5 months ago

Microsoft envisions Windows Update as the unified platform for all software updates

Microsoft aims to enhance compliance and user experience by centralizing updates, but faces challenges regarding auditability and security.
Marketing tech
fromClickUp
5 months ago

How to Centralize Your Campaign Execution | ClickUp

Centralizing campaign management improves efficiency and team collaboration while reducing miscommunication and enhancing results.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
6 years ago

The State of Cloud Storage: #Decentralize-Cloud | HackerNoon

The cloud storage market is expected to grow significantly but remains dominated by a few centralized providers, leading to risks like data loss and manipulation.
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