☠️ Do Developed Nations Fear AI?

In the US, UK, and Australia, about 35–39% of the population views AI negatively, according to a YouGov poll. The main fear is job loss: 66% of Britons are convinced that AI models will eliminate more jobs than they create. Notably, "AI pessimism" is most pronounced in English-speaking Western countries. On the other hand, 49% of people in Spain believe the benefits of implementing AI will outweigh the downsides.

Pew Research shows that residents of wealthier nations are much more aware of AI capabilities, yet anxiety levels remain high. For instance, half the US population is concerned about AI development—a sentiment shared by countries often considered outsiders in the "AI race," such as Italy, Australia, and Brazil.

In South Korea, only 16% express similar concerns, compared to 19% in India, 24% in Nigeria, and 30% in South Africa.

However, even in relatively wealthy nations like Sweden, Germany, and France, about a third of the population is worried about the technology's growth. The median percentage of "AI optimists" across countries is just 16%.

How do you feel about the rise of AI?

❤️ — Positive, I'm an AI optimist!
🔥 — Negative, I'm a skeptic!
🤔 — The main thing is that AI brings value...