Prisoner’s Dilemma

The AI ‘Boom’ Is a $2.4 Trillion Capital Trap. Here’s Why.

📅 July 31, 2026 📂 AI & Machine Learning

Big Tech’s $2.4 trillion in AI spending commitments, plus $3 trillion in existing debt, equals 15% of US GDP—a capital trap driven by game theory, not ROI. This isn’t an AI boom; it’s a hostage situation that starves the rest of the economy. The real bubble isn’t in technology—it’s in balance sheets.

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The Hypocrite’s Petition: Why AI Employees Are Begging the Government to Save Them From Themselves

📅 July 29, 2026 📂 AI & Machine Learning

AI employees are petitioning the government for regulation, but don’t mistake it for heroism. They’re trapped in a prisoner’s dilemma where unilateral disarmament means losing the race, so they want the government to be the ‘bad cop’ and force a slowdown. This isn’t a plea for safety—it’s a plea for cover.

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