The AI Backlash Is Here: Why Public Patience with Tech Giants Is Running Out
6 days ago
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- OpenAI's Sora 2 app features a viral deepfake video of Sam Altman, sparking public debate about AI's purpose.
- Public discontent with AI-generated media is growing, evidenced by vandalized ads and online mockery.
- Skepticism toward AI has shifted from optimism to cynicism, with 43% of U.S. adults seeing AI as harmful.
- AI-generated campaigns face backlash, with brands like Friend and Skechers criticized for inauthentic content.
- Experts warn that AI's saturation threatens social media's authenticity and user engagement.
- High-profile artists like Bad Bunny and Drake oppose AI clones of their voices, citing lack of consent.
- Critics argue AI is overhyped, displacing workers and exploiting data without accountability.
- Meta's AI-only app Vibes was widely mocked, reflecting public resistance to AI-generated content.
- Gen Z's term 'clanker' reflects anxieties about AI replacing human jobs.
- Despite fears, some see AI's potential to automate undesirable jobs, but caution is urged.
- AI investment is booming, but experts warn of a bubble, with spending outpacing economic returns.
- Lawsuits over AI training data and style imitation are rising, as seen with The New York Times vs. OpenAI.
- AI remains unprofitable at scale, with a predicted $800 billion revenue shortfall by 2030.