About this episode
This episode discusses the reduction of AI spending by tech firms, the progressive challenge to UK political culture, and the implications of changes in China's welfare system.
On this week's Macrodose, James Meadway looks at how tech firms are cutting back AI spending after blowing budgets on it (0:42), how progressives are taking on the UK political culture of bond market fear (6:23), and how a recent change in China’s welfare system will have global consequences (10:06). Chuang (18 May 2020), “Free to move, forced to move: The present state of the hukou system”. http://chuangcn.org/2020/05/free-to-move/ Subscribe to support the show at patreon.com/Macrodose. Your pledge is a donation supporting free public education; perks are thank-you gifts for your support. Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk. To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to planetbproductions.co.uk . Listen to Death In Westminster - a new documentary podcast from Planet B Productions & Novara Media: https://novaramedia.com/category/audio/death-in-westminster/#the-station
People in this episode
Host: James Meadway
Topics covered
- AI spending
- UK political culture
- China welfare system
- global consequences
- bond market fear
Keywords
- AI
- UK politics
- China
- welfare system
- bond market
- global impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Planet B Productions, Chuang
Places: UK, China
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