The latest survey shows that most Americans have shifted their attitude towards the development of artificial intelligence from excitement to concern, and this proportion has increased significantly over the past five years. AI Now Institute points out that many people are worried that AI will lead to unemployment, and warn that if the industry bubble bursts, the consequences will be borne by ordinary citizens. The organization particularly emphasizes that there is a growing opposition to the expansion of data centers, believing that these facilities may become “stuck assets” that ultimately force communities to pay for them.
According to the latest survey, most Americans express “more concern than excitement” about the development of artificial intelligence, and this proportion has increased significantly over the past five years. Ari Finn, director of community collaboration at AI Now, pointed out that many people believe artificial intelligence will lead to unemployment and warned that if the industry bubble bursts, the consequences will be borne by ordinary people. She emphasized that the organization, which opposes the expansion of data centers, considers them “stuck assets,” and communities will be forced to pay for them.