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

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TechCrunch

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