Growing public concern about the role of artificial intelligence in daily life
52% of Americans say they feel more concerned than excited about the increased use of artificial intelligence.
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52% of Americans say they feel more concerned than excited about the increased use of artificial intelligence.
Today, 52% of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, compared with just 10% who say they are more excited than concerned.
Among Americans who have heard about AI programs that can write news articles, 16% describe this as a major advance for the news media.
More than half of U.S. adults (56%) said that widespread use of brain chips to enhance cognitive function would be a bad idea for society.
Americans regard advances in artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies with a degree of caution and uncertainty.
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