The emerging Age of AI has a tricky PR problem that may turn into a nasty political one. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella recently warned that AI could lose its “social permission” to consume massive amounts of electricity unless it delivers clear, real-world gains across society, including healthcare, education, government efficiency, and business performance.
That stark warning should be front-of-mind for techno-optimists. Too much of the public sees AI as extractive rather than beneficial, associating it with job threats, wealth concentration, and rising energy demand. Even worse, the message is getting through to at least some lawmakers.
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