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March 27, 2025

How the U.S. Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence

About three-quarters of AI experts think AI will likely benefit them personally, much higher than share of U.S. adults

About three-quarters of AI experts think AI will likely benefit them personally, much higher than share of U.S. adults

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About three-quarters of AI experts think AI will likely benefit them personally, much higher than share of U.S. adults

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How the U.S. Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence
AI experts working at colleges and universities are much more likely than their industry peers to lack confidence in companies’ responsible use of AI
Among AI experts, men are far more optimistic and excited than women about AI’s impact
Views of men, White adults are seen as relatively well-represented in AI design; views of other groups seen as less so
Majority of U.S. adults think AI will eliminate jobs over next two decades, but experts’ views are more mixed
Large gaps between experts and the public on AI’s potential impact on jobs, the economy; few in either group say AI will be good for elections, news
About three-quarters of AI experts think AI will likely benefit them personally, much higher than share of U.S. adults
Experts and public largely see jobs for cashiers, journalists and factory workers at risk due to AI; views differ widely on truck drivers
AI experts more likely than the public to say AI will have a positive effect on the U.S. over next 20 years
Experts, public alike are more concerned about not enough government regulation of AI than too much