Optimism about AI lowest in US, says A&S dean | Cornell Chronicle
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Peter John Loewen's research indicates that optimism regarding AI's impact on jobs is notably lower in developed countries compared to developing nations. A survey of 24,000 individuals across 21 countries revealed that those in wealthier, democratic societies express more concerns regarding AI than their developing counterparts. Additionally, a study highlighted a partisan divide in perceptions of AI and offshoring, particularly with Democrats favoring AI solutions. Loewen's work also emphasizes fairness in public perceptions of AI in government services, acknowledging human biases in decision-making processes.
Optimism that AI will make human jobs easier is lowest in the developed world, with significantly more positivity in developing countries about technology's effects on human labor.
In a survey involving 24,000 people from 21 countries, public attitudes toward AI indicated that concerns about its effects were more pronounced in wealthier democratic nations.
Loewen's research also pointed to a growing partisan divide in attitudes towards AI and offshoring, particularly highlighting differing views among Democrats and Republicans.
Loewen emphasized that fairness is a crucial factor in public perceptions of AI in government, contrasting the arbitrariness and biases present in human decision-making.
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