*Awarded the Political Book 2026 Prize by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung* While tech CEOs like Sam Altman and Elon Musk market AI as the saviour of humanity, the industry itself is built on exploitation and contempt for human dignity. Why do we allow ourselves to be distracted by speculations of AI salvation while ignoring the harm? AI and the New Fascism is an autopsy of the digital coup currently