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Pew Research survey finds majority in 34 of 37 countries fear AI job losses
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A global survey of 42,151 people indicates widespread belief that AI will destroy more jobs than it creates over the next 20 years.
The data highlights a global perception of AI as a driver of income inequality and employment instability. This sentiment is particularly acute in wealthy nations and among younger demographics.
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Respondents in 34 of 37 surveyed countries believe AI will lead to job losses over the next 20 years.
Concerns regarding AI-driven job loss are highest in Australia, South Korea, and the US.
Younger adults aged 18 to 34 are showing increased anxiety regarding inequality and employment.
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The Pew Research survey captures a global trend of economic anxiety linked to AI. In the majority of the 37 countries studied, the prevailing view is that AI will eliminate more roles than it generates. This sentiment is most pronounced in wealthier nations, with 76 percent of people in Australia and South Korea and 71 percent in the US expressing this fear.
Demographic data shows a shift in how different age groups perceive the technology. While older individuals were historically more concerned about AI's impact on daily life, anxiety is rising sharply among those aged 18 to 34. This is especially evident in the US, Sweden, Japan, Brazil, and Poland.
Beyond employment, the survey indicates a belief that AI will widen the gap between the rich and the poor. This view is most common among people in wealthier countries who lean left politically. Despite these fears, a global median of 41 percent of respondents feel equally excited and concerned about AI.
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