The David Lin Report · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Consumers are mentioning AI more frequently, with some seeing positive impacts like stock market boosts and productivity gains, while others express significant worry about job loss and layoffs. A third group focuses on data centers, often citing negative externalities like potential impacts on electricity prices and the environment.
“Some of whom are mentioning AI in a positive context, like they're mentioning how it's propping up stock markets, how it might be driving, uh, productivity gains or efficiency gains.”
“But then you have a lot of consumers looking at very different factors. They're, again, really worried about the potential impact of AI on labor markets. They talk about the prospect of job loss and layoffs.”
“On balance, at this time, the comments look to be negative on net.”