From Star Wars insult to TikTok meme: “Clanker has become a go-to slur against A.I. on social media, led by Gen Z and Gen Alpha posters.” (Eli Tan, New York Times)
Summary
- 'Clanker' - the new anti-A.I. slur that's going viral, fueling backlash against chatbots and automation.
- From "Star Wars" origins to TikTok memes, the term captures Gen Z/Alpha's growing anxiety over A.I.'s encroachment.
- While some see it as just harmless venting, others worry it risks normalizing discrimination, even against superintelligent machines.
