Is an AI backlash brewing? What ‘clanker’ says about growing frustrations with emerging tech

The term “clanker,” originating from Star Wars, has gained popularity as a derogatory term for technology replacing humans, with notable use on TikTok and by politicians like Sen. Ruben Gallego in legislation against AI customer service. This backlash reflects growing unease about AI’s societal role and has prompted discussions on the appropriateness of such slurs, paralleling historical racial tropes.

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