Jill Lepore: AI Is Eroding Civil Society
- Posted on October 24, 2026
- By Vanity Fair
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Jill Lepore: AI Is Eroding Civil Society
In her latest book, Harvard historian Jill Lepore argues that Big Tech now controls the United States—and, by extension, the entire planet. They wield power in an authoritarian manner, favor presidents who best serve their interests (read: Donald Trump), and are helping to erode democracy. What can ordinary citizens do in response?