Commentary likens current AI moment to darker era of imperial capitalist mobilisation

A commentary argues that today's AI boom echoes the age of empire, urging readers to consider imperial-era capitalist mobilisation when assessing transformative technology.

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2026-11-03 11:40 · Financial Times AI
Our current AI moment has darker historical echoes

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