I agree with Dave - the AI backlash does smack of preserving privileges of a chummy elite rather than making tech more accessible to all.
“as with so many social movements that purport to fight for freedom or equality, this AI backlash reeks of status games, envy, … and ressentiment”
https://world.hey.com/dhh/let-the-agents-democratize-open-source-9fd630a9