How the U.S. Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence
Summary
A Pew Research Center report reveals stark contrasts between U.S. public and AI experts regarding artificial intelligence, highlighting shared concerns over regulation and personal control.
Why It Matters
Understanding the differing perspectives on AI between the general public and experts is crucial for shaping policies and addressing societal concerns. This report sheds light on the need for balanced regulation and public engagement as AI technologies evolve.
Key Takeaways
- AI experts are generally more optimistic about AI's potential compared to the public.
- Both groups express a desire for greater personal control over AI technologies.
- Concerns about insufficient regulation of AI are prevalent among both the public and experts.
- Demographic differences exist among experts, with men showing more optimism than women.
- The report highlights the importance of bridging the gap between expert knowledge and public perception.
Report | April 3, 2025 How the U.S. Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence 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 X Facebook Threads LinkedIn WhatsApp Mail Print Add Us On Google By Colleen McClain, Brian Kennedy, Jeffrey Gottfried, Monica Anderson and Giancarlo Pasquini Table of Contents How the U.S. Public and AI Experts View Artificial Intelligence 1. Artificial intelligence in daily life: Views and experiences 2. Views of risks, opportunities and regulation of AI 3. Public and expert predictions for AI’s next 20 years Acknowledgments Methodology Appendix A: Demographic makeup of AI experts surveyed Appendix B: Selected tables by expert and public demographics How we did this Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how Americans’ views of artificial intelligence compare with the views of those who have expertise in the field. This report includes findings from a survey of U.S. adults, a survey of AI experts and a series of in-depth interviews with experts. Survey of U.S. adults To understand the views of the American public, we surveyed 5,410 adults from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18, 2024. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), a group of people recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses who have agreed to take surveys regularly. T...
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