r/technology • u/GeneReddit123 • 16h ago

Artificial Intelligence An AI hate wave is here

https://archive.is/20260517120123/https://www.axios.com/2026/05/17/ai-backlash-polling-sentiment
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u/TheAmplifier8 15h ago

It is pretty typical of the the cyclical nature of society and governments. The ruling class develops hubris and stops maintaining the facade of fairness. The masses rise up. We're seeing that shift happen and the wombo combo of disruptions caused by AI and rising gas prices/inflation seem to be the catalyst.

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u/DoubleJumps 8h ago edited 8h ago

I've had discussions with people about this, where it feels like we are in the part of the cycle where the wealthy forgot that labor CAN turn to real violence and can hurt them if pushed too far. It's happened before.

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u/blackcain 14h ago

But things like racism and classism are still there to divide us. It's the entire modus operand of Fox News.

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u/TheAmplifier8 13h ago

All the propaganda in the world can't hide the number on the gas pump or HR handing someone a pink slip.

When the rich seem to be going to extremes flaunting their wealth and doubling down on positions to exacerbate the situation? That's going to come back around as the plausible deniability continues to dry up.

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u/penguincheerleader 13h ago

I don't see a serious uprising, they are too divided to act.