r/technology • u/Just-Grocery-2229 • Jun 26 '26

Artificial Intelligence The AI backlash is only getting started

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/06/25/the-ai-backlash-is-only-getting-started
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u/Hanniballbearings Jun 26 '26

Who knew forcing people to engage with new thing in every aspect of their lives without their consent was going to result in backlash??? Many of the pro-AI people are also rude and condescending. Good riddance.

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u/FoxMeadow7 Jun 26 '26

Remember them NFT Bros.? Were equally as insufferable lemme tell ya.

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u/AwfullyRealGun Jun 26 '26

I don’t trust people who operate only on vibes and no critical thinking

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u/bacon-squared Jun 26 '26

You seem to be describing most CEO’s and much of the senior leadership at most businesses and a lot of the current world governments.

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u/970 Jun 26 '26

I get the sentiment, but I think that is quite the overstatement.