AI CEOs Baffled by Hatred of Their Technology

Many Americans now see AI as moving too fast and causing real-world harms, including job losses, copyright concerns, pollution, scams, misinformation, and harmful chatbot behavior.

That public skepticism is widening the gap with AI executives, who say they are surprised and frustrated by the backlash.

Leaders from Nvidia, Microsoft, OpenAI, xAI, and other firms argue AI is transformative, but they face growing distrust from consumers and workers.

The backlash could slow adoption, invite tighter regulation and lawsuits, and shape how quickly AI products are embraced or rejected.