Firing Lane

Taylorism for Kids: They Want to Spreadsheet Childhood

March 27, 2026·1h 16m
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People like Byron Donalds are now pitching IEP’s for all students and “individualized learning” for every child mandated by the state. That means: – statewide tracking – AI-generated trajectories – behavioral data – permanent profiles Today we just learned of new AI models that may exploit vulnerabilities faster than humans can defend them. They want to spreadsheet childhood… and plug it into systems even their creators say are dangerous.

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