AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t

A Pew study finds 52% of Americans now worry more than they’re excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021, and an Economist/YouGov poll shows over 70% think AI is advancing too quickly. The National Republican Senatorial Committee warns AI data centers could affect an Ohio race, prompting tech firms to offer local incentives such as teacher bonuses and clean-water projects. Younger consumers are increasingly choosing retro, non-AI products and hobbies.