AI Survey in the US: Majority of the Public Thinks Technology is Developing Too Fast
According to a recent survey, an overwhelming majority of citizens living in the United States argue that advancements in the field of artificial intelligence need to be kept under control.
A survey conducted jointly by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that 64 percent of adults living in the United States believe artificial intelligence technologies are developing too quickly.
Survey Details and Participant Views
Within the scope of the survey conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 2,140 adults were asked about their views on artificial intelligence technologies between September 24 and 28.
A large portion of the individuals participating in the survey pointed out that the current rate of development has reached worrisome dimensions.
Rates Regarding the Speed of Development
While 64 percent of the participants stated that artificial intelligence is developing too fast, 27 percent expressed that they found this speed appropriate.
The rate of those who found the development speed of the technology too slow was recorded at only 8 percent.
Distribution by Party Bases
76 percent of Democratic voters shared the view that artificial intelligence is developing too fast, while this rate remained at 54 percent among Republican voters.
Human Control and Worker Rights
Approximately 81 percent of the survey participants emphasized that it is very important for artificial intelligence to be kept under human control at all times.
8 out of 10 participants stated that protecting workers against the development of artificial intelligence should be among the government's primary duties.
Innovations and Global Competition
The proportion of those who consider it important to encourage technological innovations corresponded to about half of the participants.
It was observed that the proportion of those who attach importance to competition with China stood at 45 percent.
Trust in Political Parties and Presidential Approval
The percentage of those who stated that they trusted neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican Party on the issue of artificial intelligence was 39 percent.
23 percent of participants reported trusting the Democratic Party more, while 21 percent reported trusting the Republican Party more.
On the other hand, it was observed that 67 percent of Americans do not approve of U.S. President Donald Trump's performance on the issue of artificial intelligence.