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The Private Capture of Public Genius
SoftwareJul 6, 2026

The Private Capture of Public Genius

A long essay contrasts Bell Labs’ monopoly-era innovation engine with today’s frontier AI labs, arguing that modern models are built from the accumulated labor of the public internet and then monetized privately.

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