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Jun 25, 2026 21 min

Fear-jerker: America’s AI backlash

from The Intelligence from The Economist

Americans are becoming more anxious about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, society and even human existence. Republican and Democrat voters are unusually united in their concerns. Divorce rates are rising in China and the Communist party cannot stop them. And the politics of air-conditioning in a scorching Europe. Guests and host: Robert Guest, Economist deputy editor Sarah Wu, China correspondent Lane Greene, senior digital editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence” Topics covered: Artificial intelligence, midterms, Alex Bores Divorce, China, fertility Heatwaves, Europe, air-conditioning Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

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