THIS IS WHAT 21ST CENTURY “CONSPIRACIES” LOOK LIKE:
I followed the money behind the “slow down AI” movement.
What I found is not a secret conspiracy.
It is more interesting than that.
It is a documented influence network connecting billionaire funders, nonprofits, creators, media, activists, frontier labs, and lawmakers.
— Rooke Poole (@rookepoole) September 15, 2026