AI technology’s rising presence in public life sparks mixed reactions, exemplified by Hollywood’s backlash against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actor. Industry professionals voice concerns over job displacement and the erosion of human connection in performance arts. Separately, wearable AI products marketed as personal companions face criticism for ineffective functionality and privacy intrusions. Meanwhile, major companies like Meta face scrutiny for using AI chatbot conversations in ad targeting without opt-out options, raising ethical questions about data privacy and manipulation.