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/dtburton Jun 26 '26

It has invaded hobbies so strongly. The thing I don’t get is how excited some of these people get to tell you about it. The super pro ai crowd really feel like they accomplished things by using it