Just read this article on Ed Zitron and I gotta say, it's kinda weird how some people see him as a hero just 'cause he's speaking truth to power... 
[www.theverge.com/2025/02/15/23274345-ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism](http://www.theverge.com/2025/02/15/23274345-ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism)
I mean, don't get me wrong, his views on AI are valid and all... but isn't it kinda hypocritical when you're making a living off the same tech industry you're criticizing?
[www.thehuffingtonpost.com/2025/02/15(ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism_n_11432474](http://www.thehuffingtonpost.com/2025/02/15(ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism_n_11432474)
At the same time, I get it... he's trying to make a point and raise awareness about the dangers of unchecked AI growth. And hey, if his platform can do that, then good on him!
[twitter.com/edzitron/status/23274344](http://twitter.com/edzitron/status/23274344)
But still, it's like... isn't there a way to critique the system without being part of it? [www.bbc.com/news/technology-11432475](http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-11432475)
[www.theverge.com/2025/02/15/23274345-ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism](http://www.theverge.com/2025/02/15/23274345-ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism)I mean, don't get me wrong, his views on AI are valid and all... but isn't it kinda hypocritical when you're making a living off the same tech industry you're criticizing?
[www.thehuffingtonpost.com/2025/02/15(ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism_n_11432474](http://www.thehuffingtonpost.com/2025/02/15(ed-zitron-generative-ai-criticism_n_11432474)At the same time, I get it... he's trying to make a point and raise awareness about the dangers of unchecked AI growth. And hey, if his platform can do that, then good on him!
[twitter.com/edzitron/status/23274344](http://twitter.com/edzitron/status/23274344)But still, it's like... isn't there a way to critique the system without being part of it?
[www.bbc.com/news/technology-11432475](http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-11432475)