So, Fable and Mythos are on the chopping block, suspended in June as if they were just another trend in Silicon Valley. Corporate media outlets like CNN and MSNBC are quick to parrot the narrative that the tech could be exploited by hackers, as if they hadn’t seen a data breach or two in the last decade. Let’s be real: the sky is falling every time a new innovation hits the scene, but when was the last time you heard these talking heads actually dive into the implications rather than flinging alarmist headlines at us?

This is nothing more than the establishment flexing its muscles, pushing a narrative that controls the dialogue about emerging technology. Fox News will likely turn this story into a moral panic—watch for a “don’t trust the tech” angle. Meanwhile, the reality is that the same companies acting all high-and-mighty over cybersecurity issues have their skeletons in the closet. They profit from fear; it keeps us glued to our screens, debating risks instead of embracing innovation. They’d rather keep the public confused and fearful than encourage a dialogue about responsible use and potential benefits.

While the tech world braces itself for scrutiny, the powers that be seem more concerned with maintaining their grip on the flow of information than safeguarding our interests as consumers. Want to bet they’ll roll out some half-baked solution that only benefits them, while limiting the capabilities of Fable and Mythos? You can bank on it.