HackerNoon Technology Polls

It's safe to say AI-generated content isn't going anywhere. For better or worse, it's becoming a staple of the modern internet. To help users navigate this shift, platforms have introduced diverse labeling systems. TikTok auto tags realistic AI-generated media, while HackerNoon manually reviews and flags AI-assisted writing through editorial checks. And so on across the web, transparency tools are evolving to keep pace with AI’s growing influence.

As OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind push the frontiers of artificial intelligence, critics warn of a growing concentration of power. Startups and open-source labs are struggling to compete, raising concerns about innovation bottlenecks, transparency, and long-term safety. Meanwhile, regulators in the U.S. and EU are beginning to scrutinize how AI models are developed, distributed, and monetized. Should governments intervene — or is the market still open enough to self-regulate?

Tesla is starting trials on their robotaxi service, and Waymo continues to open up its services to more cities. So, we want to know if you would ride one of these autonomous cars.

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With AI adoption rapidly increasing in the workplace, what's your primary use for it?

Nvidia is urging world governments to adopt “Sovereign AI” — national AI infrastructure built using its chips, software, and cloud partners. The idea is gaining traction among EU leaders, who are eager to reduce reliance on foreign tech ecosystems. But the approach also raises questions about vendor lock-in, autonomy, and what sovereignty really means in the age of AI.

It's been a few years since the world was in an NFT craze, and it seems that many people have moved on. However, there are still some who believe in NFTs. So, the question remains, do you still own NFTs?

Are you able to trust what you see online?

With the recent launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and rumors of an upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, both at around the $1000 price tag, slimmer smartphones appear to be making a comeback in 2025. This trend is sparking discussion about design priorities and potential trade-offs, especially in the price-function correlation. Would you pay extra just for a significantly thinner and lighter design?

After Take-Two delayed Grand Theft Auto VI into next spring, rival publishers have rushed to secure the lucrative fall window—and in the meantime are doubling down on monetizing their existing and upcoming titles through robust live-ops (seasonal events, battle passes, DLC drops) to keep players engaged and revenues flowing.