In this episode of Chat with Kat, I talk about the internet’s sudden panic over AI and why it feels like every new technology gets blamed for society’s problems.

After seeing a comedian joking about an “AI boyfriend” and the comment section turning into a full-blown moral debate, I started thinking… why is AI the villain now?

We unpack: • why people are suddenly afraid of AI • how every generation fears new technology • the mental health impact of social media that nobody wants to talk about • selective outrage about water, data, and the environment • why discernment matters more than panic • and how AI is already being integrated into our future

This isn’t about defending or worshipping technology — it’s about learning how to use it wisely while still using our own intelligence.

Because everything has a cost… and fear alone doesn’t fix anything.