HackerNoon Technology Polls

As AI-generated text, images, and video flood the internet, a new debate is emerging: should companies be required to clearly label what’s human-made and what’s machine-made? Proponents say transparency is essential to combat misinformation and preserve trust. Critics argue labeling could slow innovation or be impossible to enforce. Where do you stand?

From brainstorming ideas to automating tasks, Generative AI tools are becoming part of our daily workflow. We’re curious—what’s your go-to AI companion?

When you're writing code, do you rely on AI coding assistants (GitHub CoPilot, ChatGPT, etc.)?

Autonomous vehicles are rapidly moving from experimental technology to practical reality, with companies like Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla advancing self-driving ride-hailing services and planning large-scale robotaxi launches. As these vehicles become more widespread, they raise major questions about safety, jobs, data privacy, and the overall impact on cities and daily life. This poll is designed to understand what aspects of autonomous transportation people find most significant, whether it’s the opportunities, challenges, or potential risks.

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.