AI backlash becomes a real business risk
Summary
Many people are worried about artificial intelligence (AI) because they fear it might take jobs, raise electricity costs, and harm the environment. This negative feeling about AI is slowing down the building of data centers that AI companies need, which could hurt the industry’s growth.Key Facts
- Only 18% of young people aged 14 to 29 feel hopeful about AI, according to a Gallup survey.
- Over 70% of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly, based on an Economist/YouGov poll.
- Negative views of AI in the U.S. have increased from 34% three years ago to just over 50% now.
- Some AI leaders seem unaware of or unconcerned about the growing public backlash.
- The backlash is causing cancellations of new data centers, which are essential for running AI systems.
- Investment banks warn that public opposition to data centers could harm AI company investments.
- Worldwide, more people expect AI to do good than harm, with positive views rising from 55% in 2024 to 59% in 2025.
- Experts say AI will be part of the future, but how it is used and controlled is still uncertain.
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