According to a new survey released this week, the majority of Americans are more worried than pleased about the expanding use of artificial intelligence, with the proportion of those worried growing significantly in recent years.
According to a Pew Research survey, 52% of Americans surveyed stated they are “more concerned than excited” about the growing use of AI in daily life. This is in contrast to 36% who are “equally excited and concerned” and 10% who are “more excited than concerned.” More people were “more concerned than excited” in 2017 (38%), and 37% in 2021, according to a study.
The increased worry is brought on by increased use and awareness of technology, worries about maintaining control over it, possible employment ramifications, and how quickly crucial areas are adopting it.
As a result of the new technology, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, started a campaign in April to have members briefed by specialists on the subject.
This month, House Democrats established a working committee to develop the technology’s legislation and regulations. It comes after a comparable initiative by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, who set up a bipartisan AI working group with the intention of creating regulations.
Seven of the best artificial intelligence programmers in the country agreed to follow rules intended to ensure the secure use of AI, the White House reported in July.
According to the Pew survey, while concern dominates excitement across all age categories, the difference was greatest among people over 65, with 4% more excitement and 61% more concern. 18 to 29-year-olds reported being 42% more worried and 17% more excited. According to the survey, more Americans have heard “a lot” about AI than in December, and these individuals are 16 points more likely to express anxiety than excitement about it.
The main concern in terms of concerns was maintaining the privacy of personal information. Only 10% of those polled believed AI benefits more than it hurts, while 53% stated the opposite. However, when asked if AI will help people find interesting products and services, 49% thought it would, while 15% said it would hurt more than it would help. The impact of AI on creating safer cars, improving healthcare, and obtaining reliable information online received more favorable opinions.
