This podcast explores the decreasing trust in AI among Americans and delves into concerns regarding AI's risks, including cyber attacks, identity theft, unfair distribution, and job replacement. It also discusses the public's perception of AI, concerns about being replaced by AI, bipartisan support for making AI safer, and survey results on public attitudes towards AI and its regulation. Additionally, it presents survey findings on AI adoption and perception in various industries.
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54% of American adults are more concerned about the risks than the benefits of AI, with cyber attacks and data manipulation being prominent concerns.
There is strong bipartisan support in the US for making AI more safe and secure, with 85% of Americans supporting a nationwide effort across government, industry, and academia.
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Lack of Trust in AI
According to recent survey results, 54% of American adults expressed more concern about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) than the potential benefits. This percentage has increased by 9% since November 2022. Specific concerns mentioned include the use of AI in cyber attacks, identity theft, and the manipulation of personal data for profit. Interestingly, job loss due to AI ranked lower on the list. There is also a generational difference, with Gen Z and millennials being more excited than concerned about AI. Overall, trust in AI is declining.
Support for AI Regulation
Another study found that the majority of American voters believe that AI regulation should actively prevent AI superintelligence or AGI. They also believe that AI companies should be held liable for any harms caused by their technology. Furthermore, there is strong bipartisan support for making AI more safe and secure. 85% of Americans, including 82% of Republicans, 85% of independents, and 87% of Democrats, support a nationwide effort across government, industry, and academia to achieve this.
Mixed Sentiments across Industries
Different industries have varying attitudes towards AI. In marketing, concerns about bias and fairness have led to a delay in AI implementation for 77.5% of surveyed firms. However, in healthcare, AI is seen as the most exciting emerging technology, surpassing virtual care. In the finance sector, although 23% of senior finance professionals worry about job displacement, 24% have already implemented AI technology, and 51% plan to do so within the next year. In education, sentiment towards AI is generally positive, with the majority seeing its potential in enhancing teaching and learning experiences. Lastly, among hundreds of CEOs surveyed, 49% believed that AI could replace most or all of their own roles, and 47% viewed that as a positive outcome.
On today's episode, NLW looks at a set of recent survey results surrounding attitudes towards AI. They range from broad based surveys of the general American public to more specific industry and profession-level studies.
Links:
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/9/19/23879648/americans-artificial-general-intelligence-ai-policy-poll
https://www.axios.com/2023/09/19/mitre-harris-poll-ai-security-risks
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/19/nearly-half-of-ceos-believe-ai-could-replace-their-own-jobs-poll.html
https://www.marketingtechnews.net/news/2023/sep/18/three-quarters-of-firms-delay-ai-due-to-ethics-concerns/
https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/fintech/23-of-senior-finance-professionals-fear-ai-could-put-them-out-of-a-job/
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