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Kids Are Calling AI 'Disgusting' and 'Creepy'

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

A Wired article reports that children of various ages are expressing negative views of AI, with one 9-year-old calling it an 'artificial idiot.' Kids describe AI as 'disgusting' and 'creepy,' reflecting a growing skepticism among younger generations. This sentiment could shape future adoption and regulation of AI technologies.

Meridian48 take
The article highlights a potential PR problem for AI companies, but kids' reactions may shift as they grow up with the technology.
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