Notes on “ai” perceptions
As a major technological development with wide reaching implications, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is poised to profoundly impact American psychology, society and politics. More in Common seeks to elevate Americans’ voices at this inflection point, particularly as private and public actors make decisions that shape AI’s potential to affect trust, social cohesion, and division.
Key Takeaways
- Americans view GenAI as a powerful force whose full consequences are yet to be seen.
- The most expressed emotion is “uncertain” (49%), followed by “interested” (36%) and “worried” (29%).
- Women, rural Americans, and those with a low sense of belonging are generally more skeptical and fearful about AI’s impact compared to men, urban residents, and those with a strong sense of community.