A new Pew Research survey examines global attitudes toward artificial intelligence, including its expected impact on jobs, daily life, and income inequality. The study questioned 42,151 people across 37 countries between February 8th and May 13th.
According to the findings, a majority of respondents view AI as a threat to human employment. In 34 of the 37 countries surveyed, people were more likely to believe AI will lead to job losses over the next 20 years than to create new jobs. Concern was especially pronounced in wealthier nations, with 76 percent in Australia and South Korea and 71 percent in the United States expressing worry about job losses.
Why it matters
The survey provides a broad, cross-national snapshot of public sentiment, indicating that fears about AI-driven job displacement are widespread rather than confined to a few countries.
Who should care
Policymakers, employers, and researchers tracking public opinion on automation and its social effects will find the data relevant to discussions about AI’s labor-market impact.