AI Startup Backtracks on Anti-Human Slogan | Oakland News

AI startup Artisan, infamous for its provocative “Stop Hiring Humans” billboards, has pulled a full 180 — apologizing, retiring the slogan, and now promoting “Be More Human.” After spending $2 million on the campaign to hype their AI sales agent Ava, they’re now hiring their first human rep and even offering cake to offended fans. The CEO admits it was all a deliberate provocation to spark conversation — but the backlash was real. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b42f9ca622eb7c22