According to a Pew research, worldwide AI anxiety exceeds enthusiasm

According to recent findings from a poll of more than 28,000 respondents in 25 countries, Pew Research found that anxiety about AI is more common than excitement about the technology worldwide. The specifics: With Israel, South Korea, and Sweden showing the highest levels of optimism, 50% of respondents in the U.S., Italy, Australia, and Greece express concern about the growing usage of AI. With 53% confidence, the EU is the most trusted regulatory body, surpassing both the US (37%) and China (27%), in terms of perceived supervisory credibility. Compared to those over 50, young persons under 35 regularly express higher levels of optimism and AI awareness, with notable differences in nations like Greece. Contrary to what we observe in our tech-forward bubble, not everyone is thrilled about the arrival of the AI wave. These findings provide a far more comprehensive picture of how the world is coping with the transformational technology, revealing some intriguing contrasts (such as the nations most exposed to AI experiencing some of the most intense worry).