People vs Algorithms

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Author: Troy Young, Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer

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The AI Reckoning
Episode 173
Friday, 27 February, 2026

Data shows widespread trepidation over the AI, whether it’s datacenter construction or possible job displacement, yet little public discussion has taken place. We discuss how that’s changing as AI becomes a political issue. Meanwhile, another reckoning is happening with a return of cancel culture in a new and improved version; the open web faces its own reckoning as grotesque user experiences lead it into a doom loop; and private capital faces a squeeze that will hurt M&A.* Watch us on YouTube* Troy Young’s People vs Algorithms newsletter* Brian Morrissey’s The Rebooting newsletter* Alex Schleifer’s Human Computer* Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on TwitterChapters:* 00:50 Irish Hospitality* 04:37 Intro* 07:30 AI & The State of the Union* 24:21 Cancel Culture* 35:19 Death of the Open Web* 42:43 Private Capital* 50:38 Money Making Opportunity* 01:00:30 Good Product* 01:06:26 Outro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peoplevsalgorithms.com