Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Key Points:
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 53% of Americans fear AI could lead to job losses for themselves or household members, with concerns spread evenly across age, gender, and education levels.
- Democrats expressed more worry about AI's impact on jobs (61%) compared to Republicans (47%), reflecting differing party demographics and attitudes toward technology.
- The poll follows notable AI-related layoffs at tech companies like Intuit, amid broader concerns about AI's role in political propaganda, entertainment, and warfare.
- Usage of AI is higher among college graduates, with 50% reporting regular use, compared to 34% of non-graduates; overall, 73% of Americans are worried about AI's increasing prevalence.
- Mental health professionals have expressed concerns about AI's limitations, noting that some clients use AI for anxiety support, despite AI lacking human nuance and understanding.