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YouTube creator Matthew Berman says negative AI content outperforms positive news because audiences seek validation for their fears

Creators distribute false negative claims to generate financial profit.

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for the years it was the opposite

bashing AI gets more views than it used to BECAUSE PEOPLE FIGURED OUT HOW GREEDY MOST OF THE TECH OLIGARCHS ARE.

even the Pope felt it was time to speak out.

Matthew BermanMatthew Berman@MatthewBerman

Bashing AI gets more views, remember that

5:08 PM Β· May 25, 2026 Β· 58.5K Views
10:05 PM Β· May 25, 2026 Β· 3.6K Views

@theo @atmoio It makes logical sense given the majority of people in the US (and I suspect worldwide) have a negative view of AI and want to reinforce their beliefs.

Also, human nature gravitates towards fear and anger.

6:07 PM Β· May 25, 2026 Β· 765 Views
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