Job Fears vs Reality: The AI Conundrum The latest Pew Research survey on global perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) has yielded a stark result: in 34 out of 37 countries, people believe AI will displace jobs rather than create new ones.
This finding is hardly surprising given the media's recent emphasis on doomsday scenarios and warnings about automation's devastating impact.
The Industrial Revolution brought about mechanized manufacturing, which many predicted would leave workers without jobs. Similarly, the rise of the internet was initially seen as a threat to traditional employment.