New Study: 73 Percent of Americans Think Artificial Intelligence Companies Fall Short
According to a new public opinion poll, the vast majority of US citizens agree that companies are not taking sufficient precautions against artificial intelligence technologies.
Recent polling reveals that a significant portion of the American public thinks artificial intelligence companies are falling short in preventing societal harms and that federal regulations are needed.
Poll Results and Concerns
A new public opinion poll revealed that a large proportion of participants, 73 percent, are concerned that artificial intelligence companies are not taking sufficient steps to prevent serious harms to society.
Perception of Negative Impact Increased
According to the results of the four-day poll that concluded on Sunday, the percentage of those who think artificial intelligence has a negative impact on society rose to 39 percent. This rate was at 36 percent last month.
Expectation of Federal Regulation
The research showed that the public does not trust companies to police themselves and argues that federal authorities should play a role in setting safety standards.
Demand to Slow Down Development
While 55 percent of survey participants stated that slowing down artificial intelligence development would be a positive step, the percentage of those opposing this idea was recorded as 13 percent.
Scope of the Research
Conducted online, the poll involved 1,277 American adults from across the country, and the margin of error for the study was announced as 3 percentage points in either direction.