CultureAugust 10, 2026
doomer
DOO-mer
Definition
A person who believes that human extinction or societal collapse caused by technology, such as artificial intelligence, is inevitable.
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'doom' with the agent suffix '-er', the term emerged in internet subcultures to describe those obsessed with pessimistic, apocalyptic predictions.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe critics who view AI development as a catastrophic existential threat. This mindset is highlighted as a primary source of the public's growing skepticism toward AI companies.
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
Read the full article ↗TechCrunch