The Index

Notes on tech + culture + politics.
By JA Westenberg.

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Why AI Will Outlast the Bubble

Why AI Will Outlast the Bubble

The Index Plus

Aug 21, 2025

“AI is the New Smartphone” Is Both True + Misleading

“AI is the New Smartphone” Is Both True + Misleading

No, This Isn’t the Next iPhone

Aug 18, 2025

The Collapse of the Middle

The Collapse of the Middle

The Dispatch

Aug 14, 2025

Perplexity's Chrome Bid is a $34.5 Billion Publicity Stunt

Perplexity's Chrome Bid is a $34.5 Billion Publicity Stunt

The Economics of Attention

Aug 13, 2025

GitHub’s Neutrality Is Over

GitHub’s Neutrality Is Over

CoreAI’s Takeover Means Every Commit Is Now Part of Microsoft’s AI War Chest

Aug 11, 2025