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While inside the industry, many are planning for the worst, the broader public’s perception of AI is sharply turning against it. Outrage is becoming mainstream, rather than fringe. Social media posts attack AI's role in creative industries, with countless tweets and millions of impressions condemning the technology as "horrible" or "evil." Major corporations introducing AI features—like McDonald's Christmas ad or Google’s new AI tools—have faced intense backlash from the public.
This trend signals a significant shift: AI advancements are increasingly viewed through a lens of suspicion and hostility, driven partly by visible mishaps or controversial use cases. As AI integrates deeper into daily life, societal friction intensifies.