AI has been blamed for threatening various professions, including education, writing, engineering, design, product management, and sales, while marketing, finance, and HR have largely escaped scrutiny. Concerns about AI's impact on industries like SaaS and SEO have also emerged.

Stanford University's annual report on the AI industry reveals a widening gap between AI experts and public opinion, with increasing anxiety about AI's impact on jobs, medical care, and the economy. Negative sentiment towards AI is particularly pronounced among Gen Z.