Not an essay, but a string of episodes (6-9) in the current season of the American Vandal podcast includes interviews with higher ed scholars like Tressie MC, and a throughline about how tech companies' targetted HBCUs first to get AI into unis. Feels at least adjacent to what you're thinking?
Oh cool. I haven’t heard this. Thanks!
Thanks, Steph! The relevant episodes are bundled together at the link below. “Philanthrocapitalism U,” “The Education Gospel & Expansion of Lower Ed,” & “1st Curriculum Is Work Without Wage” most directly address your question, @hypervisible.bsky.social, but hope you get hooked for the whole arc!
Thank you!!!!