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Executives Tout AI's Promise Amid Public Skepticism

2/22/2026

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  • Silicon Valley executives say artificial intelligence will transform lives as profoundly as electricity.
  • Public skepticism remains, as a YouGov survey shows over a third fear A.I. could threaten human existence.
  • A National Bureau of Economic Research study found 80% of firms reported no productivity gains from A.I.
  • Sam Altman of OpenAI acknowledged unexpected resistance to AI's integration into society.