Academia should rethink its role to check corporate tech power
typewriters · x · 2026-08-19
The author argues that individuals are ill-equipped to check corporate power, advocating for a redefined role for universities in ensuring accountability. While traditional institutions weren't built for real-time oversight of fast-moving tech, new operational models like affiliated centers, compute access, and industry channels could bridge the gap.
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