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Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boom

Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boom
France 24 Wednesday 21 October 2026, 14:15 UTC By Pierrick LEURENT 1 min read
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Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boom Issued on: Tuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the sentiment is shared by many: according to a recent study, 71 percent of Americans believe AI will lead to job losses. In the heart of Silicon Valley, record investment is now on a collision course with public fear and uncertainty.

Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boom Issued on: Tuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the sentiment is shared by many: according to a recent study, 71 percent of Americans believe AI will lead to job losses. In the heart of Silicon Valley, record investment is now on a collision course with public fear and uncertainty. FRANCE 24's Pierrick Leurent and Valérie Defert report, with Wassim Cornet. Related keywords [Image text:] CA BLECK THE IPO FRANCE 24
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