AI skepticism mirrors 1990s internet doubts

The historical comparison is apt, but it ignores the fundamental difference in the speed of adoption and the nature of the disruption. 90s skepticism aged out with digital natives, while current AI skepticism might actually age in, with younger demographics showing concern over authenticity. The internet was a communication channel; AI is a cognitive engine, meaning the scale of job transformation will be more invasive. Early internet adopters didn't necessarily win long-term once corporations took over; a similar corporate consolidation is already happening rapidly in the AI space.