Global Survey Reveals More People Fear AI Than Embrace It as Trust in Regulation Varies Wildly by Country
Summary
A new Pew Research Center survey across 25 countries reveals global anxiety about artificial intelligence, with 34% of people expressing concern versus only 16% showing excitement, while trust in AI regulation varies dramatically from 89% in India to just 22% in Greece.
Key Points
- Pew Research Center surveys 25 countries and finds more people express concern than excitement about AI's growing use in daily life, with a median of 34% more concerned versus 16% more excited
- Most people trust their own country over international entities to regulate AI, with trust ranging from 89% in India to just 22% in Greece, while globally more trust the EU (53%) than the U.S. (37%) or China (27%)
- AI awareness correlates strongly with country income levels and demographics, as wealthier nations show higher awareness rates and younger adults, men, and frequent internet users demonstrate greater knowledge and enthusiasm about the technology