Shifting Sentiments on AI: A Survey Analysis

This chapter explores recent survey data revealing a transition in American attitudes towards artificial intelligence from positive to negative sentiments. It examines the differing perspectives of AI users and non-users, highlighting concerns about deepfakes, privacy, and political propaganda while noting lower fears of existential threats. The discussion extends to the ethical dilemmas of AGI alignment, questioning the purpose behind developing superintelligent AI and the societal implications of its advancement.