Exasperating AI Infrastructures: A Roadmap to the Future

I’ve thought a lot about infrastructure over the last few years, especially with regard to the stark realization that the US isn’t necessarily built for optimal human use, as much as it has been built for maximum automobile utility. This is an area in which I immediately bonded with

sam sklar

, who writes Exasperated Infrastructures on Substack. Go bookmark Sam’s page for once you’re done reading this.

Sam is a clear-eyed observer of the tug-of-war between technology, infrastructure, and societal needs. His nuanced perspectives delve beyond surface-level discussions and into the meaty questions about the complex implications of AI for our cities, our transportation, and our lives.

Through our conversations, Sam and I have delved into the intricacies of what AI really means in the context of infrastructure and transportation. From the promise of self-navigating vehicles to the existential concerns of data security and the shifting paradigms of societal models, Sam's insights challenge the traditio…