Many people express strong negative feelings toward AI, as evidenced by incidents such as Eric Schmidt being booed during a commencement speech praising AI. Factors contributing to this sentiment include fears about AI's impact, concerns over "enshittification," and perceived hostility from tech elites.

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.