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Gizmodo2026-06-21

Yet Another Piece of AI-Pilled Speculative Fiction Has Gone Dangerously Viral

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The story warns about the consequences of Europe failing to take artificial intelligence independence seriously, depicting a future where the continent becomes dependent on foreign AI technologies.

The article notes that the piece is being widely shared and cited in policy discussions, despite being clearly labeled as fiction. The authors are described as individuals with backgrounds in AI research and policy, though the article does not name them individually. The viral spread of the story highlights the growing public anxiety around AI sovereignty and the role of narrative in shaping policy debates.

The article questions whether such speculative fiction is an appropriate tool for informing serious policy decisions, given that it may blur the line between warning and alarmism.

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