AI is now unpopular. That may not make a difference.

Even as more and more people use AI tools in their everyday lives, national opinion polls in the United States show that AI has become incredibly unpopular. But despite the growing disapproval around the technology, AI continues to spread throughout our workplaces and our lives — and much of the stock market is relying on these AI companies to succeed.  In this episode, Katty Kay talks with Nilay Patel, Editor of The Verge and host of the podcast Decoder, about whether this public distrust in AI actually slow its progress, or if that train has essentially already left the station. 00:00 AI’s Approval Problem 01:13 Why People Soured 02:20 The AI Worldview 03:52 Usage Versus Distrust 05:36 Software Brain 08:05 Monetising AI 10:05 Looking At Benefits 11:52 Will Anything Be Done Explore past episodes and get early access to new ones on BBC.com.  Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global?sub_confirmation=1 #bbc #AI #tech