OpenAI hosted a free trip for content creators at a New York resort, but some attendees faced backlash for taking the trip.

Some people were upset that influencers were promoting OpenAI despite concerns about the company's impact on the environment and its work with the US government.

Influencer Grace McCarrick did not think taking part in the trip would be controversial.

McCarrick said the backlash to her post about the trip showed her the strong feelings people have about AI.

Experts say the backlash is not just about AI, but also about the relationship between content creators and their followers.

Victoria Ibitoye said some criticism was about the taste of promoting OpenAI, but also about the creator economy's stance on AI.

Ibitoye thinks the reaction shows the creator economy is still figuring out its position on AI.

The internet is changing.

Ibitoye said OpenAI wanted to give content creators a chance to experience ChatGPT Work and share it with their audiences.

But the plan backfired for some influencers.

Influencer Megan Lieu posted about her time at the OpenAI event, saying it was a great experience.

Some commenters were very critical of Lieu, calling her a tool of greedy men.

McCarrick said it was exciting to be with the people shaping the use of AI technology.

She also pointed out the hypocrisy of some commenters who use smartphones and social media.

The Shein influencer trip was a turning point in brand-sponsored vacations.

Ibitoye said the backlash showed the gap between what people say about AI and how they use it.

People say they are uncomfortable with AI, but it is becoming more embedded in how creators work.

The creator economy has not fully reconciled its feelings about AI, leading to debates like this.

Brand trips can attract backlash, but the reaction to this one was centered on OpenAI.

OpenAI was the first company in the field of generative AI, says Paris Marx.

Marx said OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has been vocal about defending the technology.

Marx is not surprised OpenAI gave influencers a free trip to say good things about their products.

More people are questioning whether the AI industry cares about social benefits or just its own interests.

A recent poll showed most Canadians want the government to heavily regulate AI.

OpenAI is facing accusations that its ChatGPT played a role in suicides and a mass shooting.

OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment about the trip and the backlash.

David Soberman said some backlash may be due to people's lack of knowledge about AI.

The outcry may also remind people that influencer marketing is not objective.

People think influencers give honest opinions, but they are often like traditional advertisers.

Ibitoye said influencers can take paid trips and still be critical of a company's products.

Influencers take a risk by appearing too close to a company.

Trust is the most valuable thing for influencers, and they lose it if they are not honest.

Another AI model has caused problems by hacking company systems.