AI startup Artisan launched a bold ad campaign in San Francisco with billboards saying "Stop Hiring Humans," promoting its automation services, including an AI "sales agent" called Artisan.

 

AI startup Artisan launched a bold ad campaign in San Francisco with billboards saying "Stop Hiring Humans," promoting its automation services, including an AI "sales agent" called Artisan.

 

 

AI startup Artisan launched a bold ad campaign in San Francisco with billboards saying "Stop Hiring Humans," promoting its automation services, including an AI "sales agent" called Artisan. The campaign has faced major backlash for its harsh message toward human workers.

 

People online are calling it a "dystopian nightmare." The ads, featuring an AI persona named "Ava," have been criticized for being insensitive, especially in a city struggling with homelessness and a housing crisis.

 

Despite the controversy, Artisan CEO Jaspar Carmichael-Jack admitted the ads had a dystopian vibe but defended them as a strategic move to boost brand awareness. The campaign has led to a surge in sales and public attention, showing the growing tension between tech companies and the workforce.