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Global Survey Reveals Widespread Blind Trust in AI Outputs

Only 31% of users worldwide verify AI-generated content, with German users among the least likely to check or edit results, prompting expert warnings.

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Overview

  • An EY survey of over 15,000 people across 15 countries found just 31% of users globally verify AI-generated content from tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.
  • Germany ranks among the lowest, with only 27% of users verifying AI outputs and just 15% editing generated content, compared to 19% globally.
  • South Korea leads in verification rates at 42%, followed by China and India at 40%, while France and Sweden score the lowest at 23%.
  • Experts, including EY’s David Alich, warn that this overreliance on AI without human oversight poses risks, particularly in professional settings.
  • The findings highlight a growing need for better user training and awareness of AI errors as generative AI adoption surges globally.