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Allen’s skepticism would have been niche just a few years ago. But now he also travels the country giving sermons warning about the dangers of AI, striking a nerve with Americans who are increasingly worried about AI’s impact on their jobs, electricity bills and mental health, as well as the environment. A June survey from the Pew Research Center found more Americans feel AI will be bad than good for society.
A graduate of Boston University’s religion and science program and a self-proclaimed tech-Luddite, Allen’s anti-AI stance is now firmly in the mainstream. In February, Time magazine featured him in a cover story about the backlash against AI.