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From A.I. To the Deep State, Michel Foucault Foresaw It All

A New York Times book review argues that the French philosopher Michel Foucault, who died in 1984, anticipated modern phenomena such as artificial intelligence and the deep state through his theories on power and surveillance, suggesting his work remains relevant for understanding contemporary tech-driven governance.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/books/review/michel-foucault-ai-tech-power.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49063604

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