They are having an emotional reaction to this situation so it’s all irrational.

I guess we need to force them to think about what they actually want, because the utopic ideal of putting the AI back in the bag is NOT happening and they best not attempt to take it away from the poor and working class while leaving power free reign of it.

That is the most stupid position you can take on this. Absolutely the most short sighted thought. People need to stop and think logically about this.