The public and experts are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI. But they share similar views in wanting more personal control and worrying regulation will fall short.
Key findings
- A diverging bar chart showing that AI experts more likely than the public to say AI will have a positive effect on the U.S. over next 20 years. Experts are far more positive and enthusiastic about AI than the public.
- Larger shares of experts than of U.S. adults see AI as personally beneficial.
- Public optimism is low regarding AI’s impact on work.
- Both groups are skeptical of AI’s role in news and elections.
- Similar shares of the public and experts want more control and regulation of AI.
- There are notable gender differences in the way people view AI, but these gaps are more pronounced among experts we surveyed. Our previous surveys of U.S. adults have shown that women are often more wary than men about AI. This is true in the current survey.
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Thank you for shedding light on the contrasting perspectives between the public and AI experts—this post offers valuable insights into how society is navigating the rise of AI. I’m curious, what steps do you think could bridge the trust gap between AI developers and the general public?
Posted by Epoddar - Buy Unboxed and Refurbished Laptops, Mobiles and Camera | May 14, 2025, 8:26 amThank you, Michel, for sharing such a well-rounded and insightful piece on the differing views of AI between the public and experts. Your summary of key findings really highlights the growing need for thoughtful dialogue around AI’s role in our lives. I’m curious—do you think the public’s skepticism could shift if AI literacy became a more central part of education and media?
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