Global Survey Finds Widespread Fear That AI Will Destroy Jobs

A new global survey from Pew Research Center has found that a majority of people around the world view artificial intelligence as a threat to employment, according to The Verge.

The survey, conducted from February 8th to May 13th, questioned 42,151 people across 37 countries, according to the report. Pew Research said the timing of the survey preceded recent warnings about AI's potential effects on the workforce, The Verge noted.

According to the findings cited by The Verge, a majority of respondents see AI as a threat to jobs. The survey also examined how people view AI's broader impact on daily life and on income inequality, though specific figures beyond the majority finding were not detailed in the available excerpt.

The report did not specify which countries showed the highest or lowest levels of concern, nor did it break down responses by demographic group in the material reviewed.

Pew Research is a nonpartisan research organization that regularly conducts large-scale international surveys on technology, society, and public opinion. The Verge's report frames the findings within a broader context of ongoing public debate over AI's role in the global economy.