Prof @GeorgetownLaw. Labor law, class, political economy, technology. Author, Data & Democracy at Work: https://t.co/24Yvei0jqo
@brishen.bsky.social
Apr 26 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
As many have said, the crackdowns threaten academic freedom and freedom of speech. But that doesn't fully capture what is happening and what's at stake.
The crackdowns are likely *discriminating* due to viewpoint—and perhaps on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion. 1/
The Yale faculty letter captures some of this nicely. Past peaceful protests including encampments have often been permitted on that campus and others. What is different this time? In part the message, which opposes a *particular viewpoint* endorsed by many unis after 10.7 2/
Mar 21, 2023 • 19 tweets • 4 min read
My book Data and Democracy at Work is out today @mitpress.
It argues that employers are using AI as a tool of class domination, and asks how we can build a more democratic politics of workplace tech.
A thread on the argument (w'o the thread emoji).
First a reminder: you can order the book here and get 30% off today with the code PUBDAY30.
