The study reveals that a substantial proportion of AI-related news headlines invoke fear by utilizing terms like "dangerous," "threat," and "risk," which exacerbates public anxiety about AI.
Headlines act as a critical touchpoint for readers by setting the emotional tone; many only read headlines, leading to a misinformed and fearful public perception of AI.
The research on nearly seventy thousand AI news headlines illustrates the media's immense power in shaping public understanding and sentiment about artificial intelligence technology.
Given the limited understanding of AI among the general public, alarmist media portrayals significantly amplify fears, creating a culture of "AI phobia" rather than promoting informed discourse.
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