https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rich-are-worried-about-an-ai-apocalypse-but-experts-say-it-s-already-hurting-the-poorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rich-are-worried-about-an-ai-apocalypse-but-experts-say-it-s-already-hurting-the-poorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-rich-are-worried-about-an-ai-apocalypse-but-experts-say-it-s-already-hurting-the-poor#u73644Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:31:38 +0000People in high-income countries express higher levels of concern regarding AI and its potential for human extinction than those in less wealthy nations. However, experts argue that AI is already negatively impacting poor populations. Global sentiment remains pessimistic, with a 37-country survey indicating that more people expect AI to cause job loss than economic growth. While the wealthy focus on hypothetical doomsday scenarios, the actual risks manifest as increased economic inequality and immediate employment threats.Why it mattersThe divide in AI perception reflects a gap between existent