AI's Dark Secret: Why 73% of Americans Fear Tech Giants Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Widen the Wealth Gap

A bombshell poll has revealed what many of us in the tech community have been quietly discussing in Slack channels and conference hallways: Americans overwhelmingly believe AI is becoming a tool for the wealthy to get wealthier, leaving everyone else behind. According to recent polling data, a staggering 73% of Americans think AI will primarily benefit corporations and the ultra-rich, while only 27% believe it will help ordinary workers and families. This isn't just another "AI will take our jobs" narrative.