The essay proposes an exploration of theories of automation drawn from political economy and the history of science and technology, investigating their explanatory accounts of technological innovation. These theories provide important foundations for unveiling the socio-technical genealogy of current forms of AI as well as the specific logic of automation.

Theories of Automation from the Industrial Factory to AI Platforms: An Overview of Political Economy and History of Science and Technology

Pasquinelli, Matteo
2024-01-01

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The essay proposes an exploration of theories of automation drawn from political economy and the history of science and technology, investigating their explanatory accounts of technological innovation. These theories provide important foundations for unveiling the socio-technical genealogy of current forms of AI as well as the specific logic of automation.
2024
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