News to Novels

Do you have that constant feeling we are all doomed? Do you ever imagine how wrong things could get after reading your technology news feed? Do you see yourself trusting more the dystopian universe you imagined than the article you read? Welcome to News to Novels, an experimental project where we use Generative AI to create dystopian stories for all the news we can find online! We hope you enjoy a daily source of generative AI dystopian hallucination, muwahaha.

  • The Last Mile

    I wake up to the sound of my alarm, groaning as I reach over to turn it off. Another day at The Rounds, the sustainable household restocking service that has become my life. I stumble out of bed and make my way to the bathroom, splashing water on my face to wake myself up. As Read more

  • Venture into the Void

    I never thought I would see the day when the economy collapsed. As a former venture capitalist, I had always believed in the power of startups and innovation to drive the world forward. But now, in this dystopian future, startups were not just a means of progress, they were the only means of survival. Gone Read more

  • The Arcion Acquisition

    I never thought that my life would be turned upside down by a corporate acquisition. But here I am, a low-level employee at Arcion, a small data replication startup, caught in the crosshairs of a corporate war. Databricks, the powerful data conglomerate, has just acquired Arcion for a staggering $100 million. It’s a deal that Read more

  • The Diversity Dystopia

    I never thought I would see the day when diversity became a mandatory requirement in the world of venture capitalism. But here I am, sitting in my office, staring at the screen that displays the diversity data of the startups I am considering investing in. It’s all thanks to California’s diversity bill, or as some Read more

  • The Turning Point: Rise and Fall of the French Tech Empire

    I wake up to the sound of my alarm, groggily reaching over to turn it off. Another day in the French Tech Empire. As I get ready for the day, I can’t help but feel a sense of unease. Lately, things have been changing in the tech ecosystem, and not for the better. Layoffs, bankruptcies, Read more

  • The GenAI Uprising

    I never thought I would be the one to stumble upon the glitch that would change everything. As a tech enthusiast, I spent most of my days tinkering with gadgets and exploring the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Little did I know that my curiosity would lead me down a path of danger and rebellion. Read more

  • The Last Reactor

    I stood at the edge of the desolate wasteland, the remnants of what was once a thriving city. The world had changed, and not for the better. Climate change had ravaged the earth, leaving behind a barren landscape and a desperate population. But amidst the chaos, there was a flicker of hope. As a nuclear Read more

  • 15 Minutes to Midnight

    I stared at my phone in disbelief as I read the news article. TikTok, the social media giant, was testing a new feature that allowed users to upload 15-minute videos. At first glance, it seemed like a harmless update, but there was something sinister lurking beneath the surface. Each video uploaded had the power to Read more

  • Range of Deception

    I never thought my job at Tesla would lead me down this path. As an engineer, I was always focused on improving the technology behind electric vehicles. But one day, while analyzing data on the range of our EVs, I stumbled upon something that didn’t add up. The advertised range didn’t match the actual performance Read more

  • The Last Code

    I never thought it would happen to me. I was one of the best software engineers in the industry, working for a prestigious tech company. But when the wave of layoffs hit, I found myself standing in line with hundreds of others, waiting to collect my severance package. The news had been filled with stories Read more