Tech Companies Invest in AI Evangelists Amidst Growing Public Skepticism
As tech giants invest heavily in artificial intelligence, public sentiment towards the technology has become increasingly wary, leading companies to seek communications experts to improve AI's image. According to recent Pew research, 50% of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI, a significant increase from 37% in 2021. Only 10% expressed more excitement than concern.
Silicon Valley companies are now offering up to $400,000 for AI evangelists, as originally reported by Business Insider, to combat this growing skepticism through strategic storytelling. Anthropic, for example, has tripled the size of its communications team in recent years. This push comes as companies like Google are doubling their capital expenditure on AI development, and Meta plans an AI acceleration in 2026.
The need for improved public relations around AI is evident as the technology makes inroads into various sectors. However, the increasing concern among Americans highlights the challenge tech companies face in gaining public trust and acceptance of AI.
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