Most Americans haven’t used ChatGPT; few think it will have a major impact on their job
19% of employed U.S. adults who have heard of ChatGPT think chatbots will have a major impact on their job.
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19% of employed U.S. adults who have heard of ChatGPT think chatbots will have a major impact on their job.
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
Most Americans say racial and ethnic bias in hiring practices and performance evaluations is a problem, but they differ over how big of a problem it is.
62% of Americans believe artificial intelligence will have a major impact on jobholders overall in the next 20 years, but far fewer think it will greatly affect them personally. Majorities oppose using AI in making final decisions on hiring or firing.
Asked to “imagine a better world online,” experts hope for a ubiquitous – even immersive – digital environment that promotes fact-based knowledge, offers better defense of individuals’ rights, empowers diverse voices and provides tools for technology breakthroughs and collaborations to solve the world’s wicked problems.
There are racial and ethnic differences in who takes on gig platform jobs and the negative experiences some of these workers say they face.
Nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them, many made video calls and 40% used technology in new ways. But while tech was a lifeline for some, others faced struggles.
Some 16% of Americans have ever earned money from an online gig platform. While most gig platform workers say they have had a positive experience with these jobs, some report facing on-the-job troubles like being treated rudely or sexually harassed.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
52% of US adults say it is very or somewhat important that companies and organizations make public statements about political or social issues.
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