The tide is turning against AI, and it's becoming impossible to ignore.

What started as hype and optimism around artificial intelligence is now facing real pushback from the public. More people are questioning whether AI adoption is actually beneficial, raising concerns about job displacement, privacy, and the concentration of power in the hands of big tech companies.

This shift in sentiment matters. In the crypto and Web3 space, many projects are integrating AI features—from trading bots to smart contracts to predictive analytics. But as mainstream enthusiasm cools, builders need to think harder about whether AI is truly adding value or just chasing a trend.

The market has a way of punishing hype when reality doesn't match expectations. Projects that lean too heavily on AI narratives without solving real problems might find themselves struggling when the backlash intensifies.