
Pork Bulgogi. Source: Mike Markowtiz
Artificial Intelligence is poised to revolutionize every sector of the global economy, and the electronics industry sits at the heart of this transformation. But as with any powerful technology, AI is only as ethical as those who wield it.
Unfortunately, if recent history is any indication, the coming years will see AI manipulated, exploited, and weaponized for financial gain and political power by a coalition of corrupt actors.
The threat isn’t just theoretical. AI presents an enormous opportunity for financial corruption. I’m not the first to recognize how AI can be used to manipulate financial markets, sway public investments, and crush competitors. Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman shared his thoughts and fears of how the financial and economic books can be cooked using AI, here.
Then, consider the potential of AI-driven trading algorithms that can be manipulated to create artificial booms and busts, benefiting insiders while devastating retail investors. Or AI-powered analytics driving advertising campaigns that exploit consumers’ deepest fears and desires, funneling money and influence toward bad actors.
AI can also be leveraged to further entrench monopolies. Imagine oligarchs with the resources to develop proprietary AI models that smaller competitors simply can’t match. If left unchecked, those oligarchs could consolidate power, squeezing out innovation and ensuring that only the wealthiest and most connected players dictate the future of AI and benefit from its capabilities.
Holding power to account
In this rapidly evolving landscape, the role of independent journalism and ethical media is more crucial than ever. Media organizations must commit to exposing the corruption that will inevitably accompany AI’s rise, investigating the players who seek to exploit it, and ensuring that the public is informed about the risks.
Publications like the Ojo-Yoshida Report and others must dedicate resources to investigative journalism that reveals how AI is being manipulated behind the scenes. It is not enough to report on AI’s technical advancements — we must shine a light on the individuals and organizations steering its development in unethical and undemocratic directions.
A call to action
For executives in the electronics industry, AI represents both an incredible opportunity and a profound responsibility. The same technology that can be used to create more efficient supply chains and smarter products can also be weaponized to undermine democracy and economic stability.
It is imperative that industry leaders advocate for strong ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks that prevent AI from being co-opted by corrupt actors. Companies must take a stand against disinformation and resist efforts to use AI for political manipulation.
Moreover, industry leaders should support media organizations committed to truth and transparency – and penalize those who kowtow to power. The battle against AI-driven corruption cannot be won by journalists alone; it requires corporate stakeholders who understand that a stable democracy and a fair economy are essential for long-term growth and innovation.
The future is in our hands
We are at an inflection point. AI will shape the future of our world, but whether for good or ill depends on the choices we make now. It is up to all of us — executives, journalists, and informed citizens — to ensure that AI is developed and deployed in a way that serves the public interest, not the ambitions of corrupt elites.
On another, note, don’t miss the latest from my colleagues at OYR: Steve Taranovich’s view on the Russian Kosmos 2553 and the Space Race; Bolaji’s quick take on Intel’s most recent announcement; and the conversation between Bolaji and NXP CTO Lars Reger about the implications of NXP’s acquisition of TTTech Auto beyond the obvious contributions to the future of software-defined vehicles.
Ready to find out What’s Cooking at my house? How about:
Pork Bulgogi with Spring Vegetables
Yes, I know. It’s still January, we just got 4 inches of snow, and a felon in the White House. But hope springs eternal and by cooking something with “Spring Vegetables,” I was hoping for some ray of sunshine. I picked well, as this 5-star Melissa Clark recipe received raves from all my dinner guests and 165-stars from my daughter, who, as I’d suggested in my last articles, rates dinners on an entirely arbitrary scale.
After dinner, I had multiple requests to add this to our dinner rotation, which in many cases means particular meals come with a frequency slightly greater than Halley’s Comet (the gift link shared above is to the original NYT recipe).
I tried several “improvements” including slicing the pork medallions after cooking and serving the sliced pork with lettuce leaves to allow guests to make lettuce wraps, but that served only to make dinner messy. Next time, I’ll use lettuce for a salad!
Pork Bulgogi with Spring Vegetables (adapted from Melissa Clark, NY Times)
Time: 60 minutes
Serves: 10
Ingredients
For the Marinade and Sauce
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup gochujang
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, plus more for serving
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed, avocado or sunflower
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1 (4-inch piece) / 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated or minced
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
For the Pork and Vegetables
- 2.5 pounds boneless pork chops, tenderloin or loin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed, avocado or sunflower
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 10)
- 1 lb. snow peas, strings removed and halved crosswise (about 5 cups)
- 12 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced
- Cooked rice and lettuce leaves, for serving
Preparation
- Make the marinade: Add marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. In a small bowl, reserve half the marinade at room temperature for serving.
- Add pork to the marinade in the medium bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add neutral oil. Once the oil is hot, add mushrooms. Let sear, stirring once or twice, until just tender and caramelized, 4 to 7 minutes. [As I had doubled the recipe, I used 2 skillets and split the ingredients across the two skillets.]
- Raise heat to high. Split pork along with ½ its marinade, ½ of the sliced radishes, ½ of the snow peas, and split all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions (reserve for garnish) to each pan. Let cook, stirring often, until the pork is just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. (Take care not to overcook it; it won’t brown, and it may still look slightly pink inside).
- I let the pork rest for 10 minutes and then sliced it into “sticks,” before garnishing with reserved scallions and sesame seeds, and serving with lettuce leaves, rice, and the reserved marinade.
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Mike Markowitz is editor-in-chief of the Ojo-Yoshida Report. He can be reached at [email protected].
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