AI company trolls San Francisco with billboards saying "stop hiring humans"
Artisan launched a controversial billboard campaign in San Francisco promoting AI as a human replacement, sparking negative public reactions. CEO defends the approach while planning expansion into various sectors.
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An AI company named Artisan has launched a controversial billboard campaign in San Francisco with the slogan "Stop Hiring Humans." The campaign aims to promote its AI-driven customer service and sales software, which it claims can replace human workers at a significantly lower cost. The billboards feature unsettling messages such as "Artisans won't complain about work-life balance" and "The era of AI employees is here," which have sparked negative reactions online, with many users expressing concerns about the implications of AI on employment. Artisan's CEO, Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, acknowledged the dystopian nature of the ads but defended their provocative approach, stating that it was designed to attract attention. The company's primary product is an AI sales agent named Ava, which is marketed as capable of operating without human input. Despite the bold claims, skepticism remains regarding the actual capabilities of the technology. Artisan plans to expand its AI offerings into various sectors, including marketing and finance, while the billboards continue to evoke anxiety in a city already grappling with economic challenges.
- Artisan's billboard campaign in San Francisco promotes AI as a replacement for human workers.
- The campaign has received largely negative feedback from the public and online communities.
- CEO Jaspar Carmichael-Jack defends the campaign's provocative messaging as a means to draw attention.
- Artisan's main product, an AI sales agent named Ava, claims to operate without human input.
- The company plans to expand its AI tools into multiple sectors beyond sales.
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