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There are even viral campaigns mocking now-standard practices—like AI-generated Christmas ads—highlighting public skepticism and disdain for automation. The mounting backlash suggests that hostile sentiment toward AI could escalate further, especially if societal fears of unemployment and loss of control intensify.
The Future of Employment and Economic Disruption
AI's impact on jobs is another core concern. According to reports and industry analysis, AI could eliminate nearly 100 million jobs in the U.S. over the next decade. Fields such as legal document review, administrative coordination, financial analysis, and other white-collar roles are already showing signs of AI-based substitution.