tech
January 19, 2026
Ed Zitron on big tech, backlash, boom and bust: ‘AI has taught us that people are excited to replace human beings’
His blunt, brash scepticism has made the podcaster and writer something of a cult figure. But as concern over large language models builds, he’s no longer the outsider he once was

TL;DR
- The individual is a podcaster and writer known for his blunt skepticism.
- He has achieved cult figure status.
- Growing concerns over large language models have brought his views to the forefront.
- He is no longer perceived as an outsider.
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