public perception

TechCrunch AI 15 Jul 2026

Lorde criticizes AI glasses as unappealing and disorienting

Singer Lorde told an audience that AI-powered glasses are "not sexy" and warned they make it harder to know what is real. Her comment highlights growing public unease about wearable AI blurring perception and authenticity.

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TechCrunch AI 15 Jul 2026

Anthropic’s new ad draws criticism for unsettling tone

Anthropic released a marketing spot that frames the company as an ethical alternative in AI while highlighting industry concerns. Critics say the ad's approach—leaning into fears about AI responsibility—comes off as creepy rather than reassuring.

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