THE PEOPLE DO NOT YEARN FOR AUTOMATION

Polling suggests rising public skepticism and anger toward AI and automation, with Gen Z showing especially strong resistance.

Tech companies such as Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic keep expanding AI systems and data centers, but public sentiment is moving in the opposite direction.

The article warns that this backlash could slow AI adoption and increase pressure for regulation over energy use, job losses, and broader social costs.

It also says political violence and social nihilism are intensifying the debate, forcing the industry to earn more social trust and acceptance.