AI Perception Gap: Silicon Valley vs. Midwest on Privacy
danshipper · x · 2026-08-19
A discussion on the perception gap between Silicon Valley and the rest of the country regarding AI. People in Ohio don't know about specific tools like Projects or Codex, but are deeply concerned about privacy and security, opposing local data centers. The comment suggests AI workers in the valley should talk to outsiders weekly, as the conversation gap feels wider than ever.
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