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Tech Companies' Democratic Risks

Historian Jill Lepore warns that Silicon Valley's misinterpretation of science fiction and corporate expansion into government functions pose serious threats to democratic institutions.

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    Historian Jill Lepore: Silicon Valley misreads science fiction, undermines democracy

    Pulitzer Prize winner warns tech companies are replacing democratic government with rule by algorithms and corporations.

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    Historian Jill Lepore warned against technology companies taking over government functions

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