Era of contradictions: Public hates AI but uses it secretly
emollick · x · 2026-08-22
Ethan Mollick observes an era of contradictions in AI: polls show everyone hates AI overall while secretly using it constantly. AI companies face underwater public sentiment, yet many users feel strongly attached to their favorite models.
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