Why public opinion turned on AI

The Ezra Klein Show by Vox Media Podcast Network

Jul 17, 202644:48News & Politics

AI was supposed to make our lives better. Instead, it’s made many of us scared and angry. Communities are protesting data centers across the country, and polling shows most Americans think AI is moving too fast.In today'...

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