Most people more worried than excited about AI

Young adults are more aware and enthusiastic about AI, whereas older people and less-educated groups tend to be more concerned.

lobal survey finds more people are concerned than excited about AI, with awareness higher in wealthier nations and lower in developing countries.

A Pew Research Center survey across 25 countries finds that public concern about AI outweighs excitement. Awareness of AI is higher in wealthier countries like Japan, Germany, France, and the US, and lower in nations such as India and Kenya.

Around a third of adults are mainly concerned about AI’s growing role in daily life, while only 16% are primarily excited. Trust in AI regulation is strongest at the national level, with many adults in India, Indonesia, and Israel expressing confidence in their governments.

The European Union is also widely trusted to oversee AI, more so than the US or China, though confidence varies significantly among EU member states. Political affiliation, age, and views of regulating entities influence these perceptions.

Demographics also affect awareness and sentiment. Young adults are consistently more aware and enthusiastic about AI than older generations, while men and higher-educated individuals show greater awareness.

Internet use strongly correlates with both awareness and excitement, whereas older adults and those with less education are generally more concerned.

The survey highlights the complexities of public attitudes toward AI, revealing both optimism and apprehension, and underscores the importance of transparent and trusted regulation in guiding its future use.

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