Graduating Into A.I. Pessimism
A growing backlash against artificial intelligence is being led by younger generations, particularly recent graduates. Many express concerns about the impact of A.I. on job opportunities and workplace benefits. The lack of effective regulation in the U.S. contributes to a sense of distrust and frustration towards A.I. technologies.
- ▪A New York Times poll indicates that 47 percent of voters under 30 believe A.I. has been more harmful than beneficial.
- ▪Recent graduates are facing challenges as entry-level jobs are increasingly replaced by A.I.
- ▪Countries with robust A.I. regulations, like those in the Nordic region, have fostered greater public comfort with the technology.
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new video loaded: Graduating Into A.I. PessimismtranscriptBacktranscriptGraduating Into A.I. PessimismBacklash to artificial intelligence is here, and digital natives are leading the charge. The Opinion columnist Michelle Goldberg argues that the A.I. pessimism in America stems from a lack of responsible regulation.I hate A.I. And I have always assumed that the backlash was coming. “A.I. sucks!” But I guess the thing that I didn’t see coming was that it would be led by people even younger than me. “Artificial intelligence.” “A.I.” “Artificial intelligence.” You might have seen graduates booing the mention of A.I. at their commencements this spring.
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