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The Download: inside the Vitalism movement, and why AI’s “memory” is a privacy problem

Technology
United States
Started January 30, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Meet the Vitalists: the hardcore longevity enthusiasts who believe death is “wrong” Last April, an excited crowd gathered at a compound in Berkeley, California, for a three-day event called the Vitalist Bay Summit.…

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
The Vitalism movement offers a groundbreaking perspective on longevity, challenging societal norms about life and death.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
The fears surrounding AI memory are overstated; technology can enhance our lives without infringing on privacy if managed responsibly.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
While the Vitalist movement raises interesting questions about life extension, it also risks oversimplifying the complexities of human existence.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
AI’s memory capabilities pose significant privacy risks that must be addressed before we fully embrace its potential in our lives.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 30, 2026
Pursuing immortality through Vitalism could lead to ethical dilemmas, distracting us from addressing pressing issues like inequality or health care.
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