Why Does Everyone Hate AI?
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Public distrust of AI has grown sharply, driven by several reinforcing factors. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI hyped apocalyptic job-loss predictions to attract investors, then tried walking them back — but the damage was done. Many people feel AI is being forced on them at work and online, while massive data centers raise environmental concerns. Combined with pre-existing distrust of Big Tech, the backlash is now politically significant.
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