Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow is a Canadian journalist, science fiction author, and technology activist known for his critiques of large technology platforms and their practices. He gained prominence for coining the term "Mierdification" (Enshittification) to describe the degradation of online services as platforms prioritize profit extraction from users and suppliers. Doctorow is newsworthy due to his continued commentary on the tech industry, particularly his warnings about the unsustainable financial losses of AI companies, suggesting a potential economic collapse worse than 2008. Recent articles highlight his analysis of how platforms degrade their services and his concerns about the power and lack of transparency of these platforms. His work is relevant as concerns grow regarding the influence of Big Tech, the impact of AI, and the need for regulation to protect users and ensure fair practices in the digital space.