
Public Skepticism Grows as AI Promises Clash With Reality
Despite massive industry investment, the public is growing increasingly skeptical of AI, citing concerns over privacy, practical use, and societal harm.
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Despite massive industry investment, the public is growing increasingly skeptical of AI, citing concerns over privacy, practical use, and societal harm.

Defense tech giant Anduril is now supplying local police forces with military-grade AI surveillance, drones, and sensor towers, raising major questions about privacy.

Police in Edmonton, Canada, are testing Axon body cameras with AI facial recognition, targeting a watch list of 7,000 high-risk individuals and reigniting ethical debates.

A new AI-powered pendant called “Friend” has sparked a public outcry in New York City, where its subway ads were defaced with anti-AI graffiti.

Microsoft OneDrive's new AI face recognition is opt-out, with users able to disable it only three times annually, sparking privacy concerns.

A wearable AI company called Friend has launched a controversial $1 million advertising campaign in the NYC subway, sparking public debate and vandalism of its ads.