Results of a Survey in the US: Artificial Intelligence Could Be a Threat to Humanity

Results of a survey indicate that many Americans believe the rapid growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk. According to this survey conducted by Reuters/Ipsos, more than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative impacts of AI, and 61 percent believe this phenomenon could pose a threat to civilization. With 'ChatGPT' developed by OpenAI becoming the fastest-growing application of all time, the widespread integration of AI into daily life has placed it at the center of public discourse. ChatGPT has spurred intense competition in the AI field, with tech giants like Microsoft and Google striving to outpace their rivals. However, the rapid growth of AI has also raised concerns among lawmakers and even AI companies. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, appeared before the US Congress on Tuesday to address lawmakers' questions. He expressed his concerns about the potential misuse of this technology and called for regulations regarding the use of AI. Senator Cory Booker was one of the lawmakers who raised questions about best practices for regulating AI during the Senate session on Tuesday. He stated, 'There is no way to keep this genie in a bottle; this phenomenon is exploding globally.' The Reuters/Ipsos survey showed that the number of Americans predicting adverse consequences from AI is three times greater than those who do not share this view. According to this data, 61 percent of respondents believe that AI poses risks to humanity, while only 22 percent disagree, and 17 percent are uncertain. Individuals who voted for Donald Trump in 2020 express greater concern in this regard. Seventy percent of Trump's voters compared to 60 percent of Biden's voters agreed that AI could be a threat to humanity. While Americans are worried about AI, crime, and the economy rank higher in this survey. Industry experts say that greater public understanding of the benefits of AI could help alleviate concerns. Sebastian Thrun, a computer science professor at Stanford who founded Google X, states, 'AI enhances quality of life and helps individuals become more efficient.' Ivan Stojka, a professor at Berkeley and one of the founders of an AI company, adds, 'The positive applications of AI, such as revolutionizing drug discovery, are not as visible as ChatGPT.' He further notes, 'Americans may not realize how pervasive AI is in their daily lives, at home and at work.' In this online survey, 4,415 American adults participated, and the margin of error is two percent. New capabilities introduced by Google; development of AI and addition of Persian language. Beginning of the film and television writers' strike in the US; Hollywood is shut down. Experimental use of AI by Swiss radio; robots executed programs. The US forms a special group for 'AI.' Artemis prepares to play in the World Cup of robots. Elon Musk enters the AI field; billionaire launches his own chatbot. Italy blocks ChatGPT due to privacy concerns. The EU chief calls for caution in trading 'sensitive technologies' with China. A new study: AI operates faster than mathematicians and accountants. Elon Musk warns about the potential dangers of AI; critics call it 'propaganda.' The emerging threat 'Black Mamba' utilizes AI to produce malware. The Barcelona World Exhibition showcases the latest metaverse and AI technologies. Global competition for AI development; China counters 'ChatGPT.' The AI war between Microsoft and Google. The US and Europe agree on broader use of 'AI.'