Interview: US Military Expert Sharon Weinberger: "The Pentagon Is Just a Customer"
Military expert Sharon Weinberger talks about the new power of tech billionaires over America's weapons, the dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic – and Steve Jobs' secret deals with the CIA.
Sharon Weinberger, a veteran journalist, has written a new book titled "Valley of Death. How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War", which explores the role of Silicon Valley in the development of military technology. The book, to be released on September 22, is based on interviews with numerous officials, military personnel, and insiders. Weinberger warns of a shift in power to private corporations that are not subject to democratic control. She also offers advice to the German government.
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