The Growing AI Backlash Nobody Wants to Talk About – the-ai-grid

The video discusses the growing backlash against artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that public sentiment has reached a tipping point. The creator explains that many people now view AI as both overrated and harmful to society, with frustration mounting over its rapid and often unwelcome integration into daily life. Examples are given, such as Microsoft’s Copilot […]

“Microslop” trends in backlash to Microsoft’s AI obsession

The Streisand effect continues to be real, as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella‘s AI comments go viral. A couple of days ago, Nadella penned a short note on his hopes for artificial intelligence going into 2026. As you know, Microsoft is very much “all in” on AI, with Azure providing a significant chunk of the backbone […]

Gavin Newsom Challenges Trump’s AI Executive Order Amid Backlash

California Governor Gavin Newsom has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s recent executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, which aims to prevent states from enacting their own laws on the technology. The order was signed on October 5, 2023, and Newsom responded within hours, condemning it as a move that promotes “grift and corruption” rather than […]

McDonald’s Pulls ‘Creepy’ AI Christmas ad After Viewer Backlash: ‘As Real as Their Hamburgers’ – controversy

McDonald’s Netherlands recently released a 45-second Christmas advertisement that was allegedly produced entirely using artificial intelligence (AI). The ad, which debuted on their YouTube channel on December 6th, depicted AI-generated characters experiencing a series of unfortunate and chaotic holiday mishaps, such as disastrous family dinners, shopping woes, burnt cookies, and failed Christmas tree decorating. The […]