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March 14, 2022

1. How Americans think about artificial intelligence

Americans are concerned about AI systems that could know people’s thoughts and make important life decisions for them

Americans are concerned about AI systems that could know people’s thoughts and make important life decisions for them

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Americans are concerned about AI systems that could know people’s thoughts and make important life decisions for them

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1. How Americans think about artificial intelligence
Americans lean toward concern over excitement when it comes to the increased use of AI in daily life … And public views are varied when it comes to three specific AI applications
Americans explain in their own words what makes them either more concerned or more excited about the increased presence of AI in daily life
Americans are concerned about AI systems that could know people’s thoughts and make important life decisions for them
Older adults and women are more likely than others to express at least some concern about some possible AI developments
Whose experiences and views are taken into account when AI programs are designed? Views vary depending on the demographic group in question
Public is divided on whether AI programs can be designed to make fair decisions consistently