The AI Hate Progression: From Skepticism to Resentment

Xodium's blog traces the 'AI hate progression' through phases: initial awe (2022–2023), followed by disillusionment (2024–2025) as limitations became apparent, and now a phase of active resentment (2026). The author cites factors like job anxiety, privacy concerns, and the poor quality of AI-generated content (slop). They also note that the tech industry's pushy marketing has backfired. The post references polls showing declining trust and the rise of anti-AI movements. The author suggests that the backlash may lead to stricter regulations and a slowdown in adoption. However, they predict that ultimately, pragmatic integration will prevail over outright rejection.