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Americans Have Turned Against AI in Incredible Numbers
Yahoo News Malaysia • • business
Key Points:
- A Pew Research poll reveals that only 16% of Americans believe AI will positively impact society, despite nearly half (49%) using AI chatbots like ChatGPT, with 25% using them daily.
- Negative perceptions are prevalent, with 40% expecting AI to harm society and 31% anticipating personal negative effects from the technology.
- Younger adults (Gen Z) are the most skeptical of AI’s societal impact (48% negative) but also the heaviest users (66%), while older age groups show lower usage and slightly less negative views.
- The disconnect between high AI usage and negative perceptions may stem from workplace pressures and ethical concerns surrounding the AI industry.
- The AI sector faces challenges in long-term sustainability, as widespread dislike could threaten future customer bases despite current hype and investment.
