In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez and his brother Travis dive deep into the growing wave of resentment and backlash against artificial intelligence. They unpack the anxiety, fear, and anger bubbling up across multiple industries—from writers and developers to everyday users. The episode explores why people feel betrayed by AI, the broader cultural implications, and how marketers can stay hopeful, human-first, and ahead of the curve.

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Timestamps

00:01 - Public outrage: AI's growing backlash across industries
01:09 - The post that sparked it: Sam Altman, Codex, and Twitter fury
03:06 - Why developers now feel targeted by AI
04:31 - The economic ripple effect and disappearing entry-level jobs
09:46 - Real backlash Dan has received: from AI music to room design
11:05 - Environmental concerns about AI: energy and water usage
14:23 - Mainstream media headlines fueling AI fear
18:31 - The job loss predictions and historical context
24:31 - Dual prepping for utopia or jobpocalypse
27:33 - What marketers should do amid growing AI hate
30:54 - Soccer kids & the metaphor of AI enthusiasm
34:06 - Why ethical leaders must step up now
36:14 - Final message: hope, growth mindset, and action

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