AI Populism Turns Violent
The recent violent attacks on Sam Altman’s home and the broader surge in anti-AI sentiment reflect not just isolated extremism, but a deeper societal crisis fueled by economic anxiety, perceived inequality, and a democratic deficit in AI governance. The AI industry’s own rhetoric around j
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