A small number of AI companies now control the digital infrastructure where workers depend on their platforms, creating a modern feudal system with polished interfaces.

Major AI companies have accumulated enough power to function as essential digital 'land' that workers and creators must operate on to earn income

This concentration of control mirrors feudalism, where peasants worked on lords' land, except modern workers depend on AI platforms' terms and algorithms

The user-friendly design (good UX) of these platforms masks the underlying power imbalance and economic dependency users face

Without meaningful competition or regulation, a handful of AI firms can dictate terms, extract value, and control access to economic opportunities