Why Do People Hate So Many of AI’s Moguls?

Why Do People Hate So Many of AI’s Moguls?

February 9, 2026 · 45 min

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Mat Honan joins David Rothkopf to discuss the public's negative perception of AI moguls and the future of artificial intelligence.

The explosion of artificial intelligence has been a huge boon for leaders in the tech space. But many of us outside of Silicon Valley aren’t fans. So where does this hate for AI moguls come from. MIT Technology Review editor in chief Mat Honan joins David Rothkopf to discuss his recent coverage of Davos, reasons to be optimistic and skeptical about developing trends in AI, and what comes next. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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