The public isn't buying the AI hype – even if CEOs are going all-in

8 months ago by Jared White ✌️ [HWC] to c/fuck_ai

Big spending on AI hasn’t won over the public, who worry about safety, jobs, and who really benefits from the tech boom

jaredwhite 42 points 8 months ago

This polling data is pretty wild:

About 93% of corporate leaders and 80% of investors said they think AI will be net positive for society compared to just 58% of ordinary people, according to the poll by nonprofit Just Capital.

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Zachariah 51 points 8 months ago

93% of corporate leaders and 80% of investors are psychopaths.

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ccunning 14 points 8 months ago

and 58% of ordinary people?

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very_well_lost 4 points 8 months ago

I'm honestly surprised the number of psychopath investors is that low...

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@lemmy.world

"We did it, Patrick! We made a technological breakthrough!"

A place for all those who loathe AI to discuss things, post articles, and ridicule the AI hype. Proud supporter of working people. And proud booer of SXSW 2024.

AI, in this case, refers to LLMs, GPT technology, and anything listed as "AI" meant to increase market valuations.

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