Today, on LinkedIn Says The Funniest Things:

"Are people being paid to write comments and articles denouncing AI as a fad"

Yes, it's a conspiracy funded by Cory Doctorow, Gary Marcus and Ed Zitron. Or, as we know them collectively, "Big Blog".

@jasongorman Hey! Where's my check?!
@jasongorman I see the AI grift bubble has reached the conspiracy theory stage.
@jasongorman who is paying and where do I sign up? 
@jasongorman Why would anyone pay real people for that, Mr. Founder and Entrepreneur?
@jasongorman Every accusation is a confession