Overview
- Across 25 countries, a median 34% are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, 42% are equally concerned and excited, and 16% are more excited than concerned.
- Only a median 34% say they have heard a lot about AI, with awareness ranging from 53% in Japan to 12% in Kenya and tending higher in wealthier nations.
- A median 55% express at least some trust in their own government to regulate AI, led by India at 89% and trailed by Greece at 22%, and trust is typically higher among supporters of governing parties.
- Younger adults, men, the more educated, and those online almost constantly report greater awareness and are likelier to be excited, while older adults, women and the less educated are more often concerned.
- Roughly half of adults in the United States, Italy, Australia and Brazil say they are mainly concerned, and in no country is the largest share mainly excited.