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ai Techcrunch Ai 2026-08-09

Historian Jill Lepore criticizes Silicon Valley's approach to science fiction and democracy

Historian Jill Lepore argues that tech leaders like Elon Musk misinterpret science fiction, potentially undermining democratic values.

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