The AI Industry Has Acted So Badly That It’s Now Dealing With a Huge Wave of Hatred

AI companies are running PR campaigns, but public opposition is growing stronger.

Polling shows many Americans expect AI to harm society, and resistance to new data centers is spreading.

Protests across multiple states and sabotage of surveillance equipment show rising anger over AI-linked harms.

The backlash could slow data center builds, surveillance deployments, and broader AI adoption.