People are using intelligence to do things differently at work, but this is also making a lot of people nervous that they will not have a job anymore because of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is changing how AI companies operate, but it is also making many people worried about losing their jobs.
Mark Cuban, a successful businessman, believes AI companies should help the people and communities that are affected by these changes.
AI Companies Should Support Local Communities
Mark Cuban recently shared his thoughts on X. He said AI companies should spend lots of money to help communities that might lose jobs because of AI.
These investments are necessary, according to Cuban, to help people who are most affected by AI technology. He said AI companies are currently struggling to win public support and thinks a lot of people are concerned about AI taking their jobs.
It’s time for everyone to realize that the fight against data centers has nothing to do with data centers.
They have become a proxy for the hate towards AI and the concentration and accumulation of wealth it’s creating.
Until those running the big LLMs understand this and…
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) June 25, 2026
Companies need to do more to calm these fears about AI replacing workers. “Billions of dollars is a lot of money across towns and city programs. Across the major LLMs, it’s a cost of doing business,” Cuban said.
He also warned that public opinion can have a major impact on business success. “One thing I have learned is being hated is not good for business,” he said, adding that big AI companies “all suck at putting people first.”
How AI Companies Can Help Creative Professionals
Cuban also talked about the worries of artists and other creative people. He said lots of folks in jobs are scared that AI might hurt their careers by taking their place or reducing the need for what they do.
Many artists are worried about AI. Cuban thinks AI companies should team up with communities instead of ignoring these fears. The fears are real for artists and creative professionals.
Cuban wants AI companies to work with them.
According to Cuban, AI firms should meet with artists in cities like Los Angeles and New York to understand their concerns and offer both financial and creative support. “You must meet them face to face and basically do what they say,” he wrote. At the same time, he criticized companies that rely on celebrity endorsements, calling the practice a “dumb” idea.
Public Trust Matters for AI Growth
Cuban thinks that companies that make artificial intelligence need help from the public if they want to keep growing their businesses. To build artificial intelligence systems, you need big data centers and a lot of electricity.
This makes it more important for these artificial intelligence companies to have support from the community. Cuban believes that artificial intelligence companies cannot do it alone and need people to be on their side.
He argued that companies cannot ignore the everyday workers who may be impacted by technological change.
“Given the number of data centers and power that is needed, today and going forward, if you don’t kiss the asses of the people that go to work every day, and are just trying to pay their bills, you will fall far far short of the capacity you need to make your business work,” Cuban wrote on X.
AI-Related Job Losses Continue to Rise
Cuban’s comments are happening when AI-related job cuts are rising in the US. This year, 16 companies have announced layoffs due to AI changes. Snap, Cisco, and Coinbase are examples. As businesses use more AI tools, many workers are worried about their jobs.
These concerns are also seen outside work. At some college graduations, speakers who talked about AI were booed by audiences. This shows people are still uneasy about AI. Cuban thinks AI companies can reduce this fear by investing in communities. They should listen to workers. Put people first as AI grows.
