Is the AI Backlash Here?

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The episode discusses the recent backlash against Artificial Intelligence as revealed by a Pew Research poll and public reactions, including a notable incident involving Eric Schmidt.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com A just-released Pew Research poll revealed that a majority of Americans are concerned about the exploits of Artificial Intelligence. Just 10 percent are excited about the technology’s increased use. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discovered this when he was loudly booed during the University of Arizona’s commencement ceremony. Is this recent backlash a grassroots protest against tone deaf corporate messaging, the fruit of a Chinese psyop, or both? Spencer Klavan and Ryan Williams discuss.

People in this episode

Host: Spencer Klavan

Guest: Ryan Williams

Topics covered

• Artificial Intelligence
• public opinion
• corporate messaging
• technology backlash
• polling

Keywords

• AI backlash
• Pew Research poll
• Eric Schmidt
• University of Arizona
• public concern
• technology
• corporate messaging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pew Research, University of Arizona

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