Ranked: How Do People Really Feel About AI?

We talk about AI like everyone is either building it or terrified of it.

Are they concerned or excited about future prospects? Turns out, the answer differs around the world, while some being more concerned and some being more excited than others.

The AI race between Open AI and Anthropic and its impact globally is here to see. So how do countries and people really feel about AI?

The following countries show more concern than excitement:

1) USA: 50%

2) Italy: 50%

3) Australia: 49%

4) Brazil: 48%

5) Canada: 45%

The following countries show equal concern and excitement:

1) South Korea: 61%

2) Japan: 55%

3) Germany: 53%

4) France: 49%

5) Indonesia: 49%

The following countries show more excitement than concern:

1) Israel: 29%

2) South Korea: 22%

3) Sweden: 22%

4) Spain: 19%

5) Hungary & South Africa: 18%

Do you think this accurately represents how you feel?

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