Brian Merchant
IrelandjournalistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Brian Merchant is a tech skeptic and journalist known for his critical analysis of the tech industry's impact on society, particularly regarding the rise of artificial intelligence. In his newsletter 'Blood in the Machine,' he discusses the ramifications of AI on employment and the future of work, shedding light on the challenges faced by workers in an increasingly automated economy.
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Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine, has drawn parallels between the 18th-century protests of the Luddites and modern resistance to AI.
Why workers are nostalgic for life before artificial intelligence – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-27
Ireland· 2026-07-27
Brian Merchant writes about the impact of AI on jobs in his newsletter.
Tech giants beat quarterly expectations as Trump’s tariffs hit the sector | TechnologyThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-05-08
United Kingdom· 2025-05-08
