Excitements and concerns in the post-ChatGPT era: Deciphering public perception of AI through social media analysis

Weihong Qi, Jinsheng Pan, Hanjia Lyu, Jiebo Luo

Abstract: Highlights•Technology-related subreddits predominantly focus on the technical aspects of AI models.•Non-tech subreddits show greater interest in social issues such as concerns about job replacement or furlough.•Tech-centric communities exhibit greater polarization compared to non-tech communities when discussing AI topics.