“Sochi started with the same problem as every Winter Olympics. Forget the crass commercialism, the fake amateurism, NBC's refusal to televise important events live to all its viewers. As an event, the Winter Games fail on the most basic level. They're lousy to watch.”

Alex Berenson is an American journalist and author. He is known for his investigative work on technology, particularly the risks and ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence and social media platforms. His writing often explores the intersection of innovation and societal impact.