A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that Americans have become increasingly concerned about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the past nine months. According to the survey, 52% of respondents are more worried than excited about the rising use of AI, a 14-point increase since December. Only 10% express more excitement than concern, while 36% describe their views as balanced. This concern about AI applies to all major demographic groups, as stated in a blog post by the Pew Research Center.
In the last nine months, there have been significant developments in the field of AI. OpenAI’s ChatGPT went from being known as a tool for cheating on homework to becoming well-known commodity. The corporate world, including major technology companies, has been competing to demonstrate their investment in generative AI. Microsoft integrated GPT-4 into Office and Windows, while Google introduced its Bard chatbot and added AI elements to its search engine. AI has also made controversial entries into journalism, writing, song production, and political campaigns, attracting significant media coverage.
The Pew survey revealed that as people become more aware of the increasing adoption of AI, they tend to feel more uneasy about it. About 90% of adults have heard a lot (33%) or a little (56%) about artificial intelligence. The percentage of people who have heard a lot about AI has increased by seven points since December. Interestingly, those who are more knowledgeable about AI are also more worried about it.
When considering the impact of AI in different industries, opinions are more varied. College graduates were more likely to view AI positively in terms of finding products and services online, and helping doctors deliver quality care, with 60% expressing a positive view compared to 44% among those without a degree. However, when it comes to safeguarding privacy, 59% of college-educated individuals expressed concern compared to 50% of those who have less education. But, overall, respondents with a college education were more inclined to have a positive view of AI.
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