It appears that MSFT has neutered the AI.

Sure, this is a useful poll, but I'm not so sure that the public understands AI.

Perhaps there is an opportunity to improve the public’s beliefs, attitudes, and memes and frames for making sense of AI.

Yes, I strongly agree, because I think someone should focus their efforts on providing simple, easy to understand explanations as to how AI works in collaboration with key players so the public comes to a decent understanding. Not to be elitist, but I don't think the public's opinion is a useful metric by which policy should be made regarding AI. I think it could potentially harm efforts moving forward in multiple areas.

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