AI skeptics have started using new slurs to voice their disdain for artificial intelligence. Harassment of robots is occurring in public spaces, and social media users are reviving the Star Wars-inspired term 'clanker,' reflected in a spike in online searches. Many people are also insulting others who rely on AI, creating terms like 'Grokkers' and 'sloppers.' Concerns about AI have increased in the U.S., with over half of adults feeling more anxious than excited about its progression. Issues include fears of job loss and addiction to chatbots.
Out on the streets and in stores, people have begun harassing robots they encounter in the wild.
Concerns about AI among U.S. adults have grown since 2021, according to the Pew Research Center. More than half (51%) say they are more concerned than excited about the technology's rise.
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