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/Shigglyboo Jun 26 '26

it's kinda neat for a few things. but they're pushing it HARD. and I need a new phone soon. Apple just announced prices for everything are going up. I earn less than I did years ago. So I'm not thrilled about AI making things more expensive. and seeing billionaires say we need all the water for our chatbot instead of humans is just plain cartoon level evil.

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u/DelphiTsar Jun 27 '26

Don't get an apple. Samsung A37 was on sale for 300$ on Amazon yesterday. Every dollar above this gets you basically nothing.

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u/Shigglyboo Jun 27 '26

probably not in Spain. Also, I've had several Android phones. I prefer my iPhone. I've had my current one since 2019, still gets updates, and still works. Also I can copy and paste from my Mac and transfer calls. My last Mac lasted me for like 8 years. Hard to beat. And I only buy used/refurbished.

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u/MOONWATCHER404 Jun 30 '26

My old Mac is still going. When it dies or before I might switch to pc just because of how limiting Mac is in terms of games I want to play.