The AI Apocalypse Is Already Here

The AI Apocalypse Is Here

Americans are increasingly wary of AI, and this essay argues that their distrust is justified. The technology, even in its current form, threatens to undermine human distinctiveness, degrade culture, and erode democracy. The piece critiques both the industry's apocalyptic rhetoric and the inadequacy of current regulatory proposals, calling for a movement that opposes AI not just for future risks but for its present harms.