Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-20
On Tuesday, October 20, a national day of protest took place across the United States, with demonstrations in more than 50 cities opposing the rise of artificial intelligence, reports France 24.
Protesters are calling for a moratorium on AI development, reflecting growing concern among the American public. According to a recent study cited by France 24, 71% of Americans believe that artificial intelligence will lead to job losses.
This tension is particularly palpable in the heart of Silicon Valley, where record investments in AI technologies coexist with increasing fears about the social and economic impacts of this technological revolution.
