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On October 19, 2026, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev offered the view that the AI backlash stems in part from an ownership problem: most people cannot invest in the companies driving AI, which produces negative effects. He said AI leaders need to recognize that they must have a "license to operate," and that if the public opposes their technology and companies, doing business will be very difficult. This view is currently presented in a news report, and there are no subsequent developments or facts yet.
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Robinhood CEO on the AI backlash: Most people can't invest in AI companies
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev believes the backlash against AI stems partly from an ownership problem: most people cannot invest in the companies driving AI, which creates negative effects. He said AI leaders need to recognize that they must have a "license to operate"—if the public opposes their technology and companies, doing business will be very difficult.