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Why Everybody Suddenly Hates AI
Published 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez and his brother Travis dive deep into the growing wave of resentment and backlash against artificial intelligence. They unpack the anxiety, fear, and anger bubbling up across multiple industries—from writers and developers to everyday users. The episode explores why people feel betrayed by AI, the broader cultural implications, and how marketers can stay hopeful, human-first, and ahead of the curve.
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Resources Mentioned
- Suno - https://www.suno.ai/
- LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steviechambers_i-remain-unconvinced-that-openai-and-sam-activity-7329462771132084225-9XNC/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJq6gwB_q7tbdFevQk2MATQbXLntrfkInA
Timestamps
- 00:01 - Public outrage: AI's growing backlash across industries
- 01:09 - The post that sparked it: Sam Altman, Codex, and Twitter fury
- 03:06 - Why developers now feel targeted by AI
- 04:31 - The economic ripple effect and disappearing entry-level jobs
- 09:46 - Real backlash Dan has received: from AI music to room design
- 11:05 - Environmental concerns about AI: energy and water usage
- 14:23 - Mainstream media headlines fueling AI fear
- 18:31 - The job loss predictions and historical context
- 24:31 - Dual prepping for utopia or jobpocalypse
- 27:33 - What marketers should do amid growing AI hate
- 30:54 - Soccer kids & the metaphor of AI enthusiasm
- 34:06 - Why ethical leaders must step up now
- 36:14 - Final message: hope, growth mindset, and action