[happytoexplain]

>Do you work in the tech industry?

I have for 20 years. I use AI every day. And I agree that the parent's observation is plainly true.

Your question is hideously condescending. You should examine what disconnect might be putting you in such a bitter-feeling position compared to most people on HN. This does not necessitate that you are wrong - only that you are perhaps not extending an attempt to connect with humans as much as you could.

[altcognito]

The idea of AI is not tainted.

Public perception of a specific, limited implementation of AI that is over-marketed and overly misapplied may be tainted. Folks who work with technology should have a better estimation for its potential. Even for the grumpy ones, we are generally optimists.

[soco]

I cannot argue with a true Scotsman argument. Because it's not wrong, but also missing the point. And the point is, philosophy aside, most people you ask they will say they don't like AI. Some will use it, a few not, and most don't care about potentials - they will just say "nah man I'm good"