The AI Backlash: A Commencement Speech That Sounded a Warning Eric Schmidt's commencement speech at New York University was met with an unceremonious reception from the crowd, who booed and jeered him into an awkward silence.
This incident is more than just another example of premeditated heckling; it reflects a growing sense of distrust among young people toward artificial intelligence.
A decade after the last major AI backlash, public opinion has shifted significantly. Polls show a net disapproval rating of 20, indicating that the intensity of disapproval for AI is worse than ever.