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2026-07-25T08:19:01.223Z
A new wave of ads from Meta and Anthropic puts AI companies on the defensive. Can they win back trust?
Meta touts AI optimism in new ads while 40% of Americans fear AI's negative impact; Anthropic counters with safety-focused messaging. AI labs now see public trust as critical for funding and regulatory approval amid intensifying public backlash.
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