Everybody’s Weirded Out by AI—Except the People Who Foist It on Us
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The New Republic
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While society expresses widespread concern about artificial intelligence's societal impact, technology leaders continue deploying AI systems without adequate safeguards. This paradox reveals a critical disconnect: those implementing AI solutions often underestimate or dismiss public anxieties about algorithmic bias, misinformation amplification, and cognitive decline. The technology simultaneously enables mediocre content to appear sophisticated while undermining critical thinking capabilities across all demographics. This raises fundamental questions about accountability, transparency, and whether corporate interests are prioritized over collective human welfare in the AI revolution.
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