AI is feared globally as the destroyer of jobs
In 34 of the 37 surveyed countries, people are more likely to believe AI will lead to job losses over the next 20 years. | Image: Pew Pew Research has published a new global survey that sheds light on how people view AI, including its impact on jobs, life in general, and income inequality. The survey questioned 42,151 people across 37 countries from February 8th to May 13th - well ahead of recent apocalyptic warnings. A majority sees AI as a threat to human employment. In 34 of
A global survey of over 42,000 people across 37 countries found that in 34 of those countries, people believe AI will lead to job losses rather than job creation over the next 20 years. Concerns about employment losses run particularly high in wealthier countries, and people also worry that AI will increase inequality between rich and poor. While older people express greater concern about AI's impact on daily life, younger adults in several countries have grown increasingly anxious about job loss and inequality over the past year. Despite these economic fears, a global median of 41 percent report feeling both concerned and excited about AI, compared to 37 percent who are primarily concerned.
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