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.
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.
Le mardi 20 octobre, des manifestations ont eu lieu dans plus de 50 villes américaines lors d'une journée de mobilisation nationale contre l’essor de l’intelligence artificielle. Les manifestants réclament un moratoire sur son développement. Une inquiétude qui gagne du terrain : selon une récente étude, 71 % des Américains pensent que l'IA entraînera des destructions d'emplois. Au cœur de la Silicon Valley, entre investissements records et craintes grandissantes, le contraste est saisissant. Reportage de Pierrick Leurent et Valérie Defert.