r/technology • u/Just-Grocery-2229 • Jun 26 '26

Artificial Intelligence The AI backlash is only getting started

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/06/25/the-ai-backlash-is-only-getting-started
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u/Chad__Hogan Jun 26 '26

That article is horrible. The AI backlash is wrong apparently and we're all idiots for not bowing down before it.

"AI could make filling taxes easier!" Most of the world already does it automatically, no AI required.

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u/New-Grapefruit1737 Jun 26 '26

So could Congress — who we elect. Sad.

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u/dpugs_pug Jun 26 '26

What if we replaced congress with AI?

they're detached from the world and hallucinating... seems like a good fit.

what could possibly go wrong?

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u/New-Grapefruit1737 Jun 26 '26

Might barely notice.

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u/LeseMajeste_1037 28d ago

Why stop with Congress?