AI Experts Optimistic About AI's Impact, Public Wary of Job Losses

Apr 03, 2025
Pew Research Center
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Summary

While AI experts are optimistic about AI's positive impact on the U.S. in the next 20 years, the public remains wary, with concerns over job losses and AI's role in elections and news, highlighting a gap in perceptions between experts and the general public.

Key Points

  • 56% of AI experts say AI will have a positive impact on the U.S. over the next 20 years, compared to only 17% of the general public.
  • AI experts and the public are wary of AI's role in elections and news, with small shares believing it will positively impact these areas.
  • While 64% of the public thinks AI will lead to fewer jobs in the next 20 years, only 39% of AI experts agree, with 33% saying it won't make much difference.

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