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Sara Goudarzi in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (Sept. 30, 2026) argues there is no clear path from today's AI systems to superintelligence, and no basis for calculating the probability of doom — and that doom narratives serve large AI companies.
An open-access scholarly article in the Business and Human Rights Journal (2025) by Jake Okechukwu Effoduh of Toronto Metropolitan University. It examines how Big Tech firms and local intermediaries perpetuate data exploitation, infrastructure dependency and algorithmic bias in Africa, drawing parallels between historical colonialism and the modern digital economy.
aboutamazon.comAn Amazon company-news post in which CEO Andy Jassy outlines how Amazon is using generative AI across its businesses and what he expects it to mean for the company's workforce. Published by Amazon about its own plans.
aboutamazon.comAdded Sep 27, 20260 opensMeta's own page for its two rotational programs. The Rotational Product Manager (RPM) program is 18 months of short-term employment for early-career product managers: a four-week product bootcamp, then three rotations through different product teams, based in Menlo Park or New York City, with start dates of March 2027 and September 2027. Applications open once a year, typically late summer or early autumn, and need a resume plus a short questionnaire. A Rotational Network Engineering track is listed alongside it. At the end of the program you are evaluated and considered for a full-time role.
Why I recommend it: Free to apply, no fee, and it is a paid job rather than a course — which makes it one of the few genuine ways into product management without already having the title. Read the status line on the page rather than my summary: when I checked on 23 September 2026 it said applications open 23 September 2026, so the window may be open right now and it only comes once a year. Three honest points. It is short-term employment, not a permanent job: a full-time offer at the end is considered, not promised. It is in-person in Menlo Park or New York, so housing costs are yours. And this is Meta's own recruitment page — every description of the experience, including the quoted testimonial, was chosen by the employer.
The Verge's technology section: daily reporting on the companies, products and policies shaping the industry.
From the site: The latest tech news about the world’s best (and sometimes worst) hardware, apps, and much more. From top companies like Google and Apple to tiny startups vying for your attention, Verge Tech has the latest in what matters in technology daily.
Why I recommend it: Free to read and readable. Good for keeping current on the companies you might interview with.
A campaign encouraging people and institutions to reduce their dependence on a handful of large technology platforms.
Why I recommend it: Useful framing if you are trying to explain platform dependence to a non-technical audience.
Career story breaking down how one engineer moved from intern to distinguished engineer, promotion by promotion.
Why I recommend it: Watch for the decision points, not the title. Most of his jumps came from choosing scope over comfort, which transfers to any field.
Power dynamics and inside stories from Big Tech, by Alex Kantrowitz.
In plain terms: This newsletter and podcast covers inside reporting on major tech companies and their impact on society. You can read weekly updates and listen to interviews to stay informed about the technology industry.
Why I recommend it: Good on how decisions inside big companies land on workers.
