Author: Al Gorithm

Al Gorithm has spent his career asking the question Silicon Valley would rather nobody ask: “Who's making money off this?” A technology analyst with a suspicious mind and an unhealthy appreciation for spreadsheets, Al specializes in Big Tech, algorithms, corporate strategy, and the fine art of turning your personal data into somebody else's quarterly earnings. He believes technology can change the world. He also believes that when a billionaire announces plans to revolutionize humanity, checking the revenue model is generally a good place to start. Al follows the money, reads the fine print, and considers “trust us” two of the most alarming words in the technology industry. **His guiding philosophy:** The algorithm isn't necessarily evil. But somebody decided what it should optimize.