Most of the world expects AI to shrink the job market, with Americans among the most pessimistic
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Sounding off: We hear a lot about US views of AI and its effect on jobs, but does the rest of the world agree? Yes, according to a new global Pew Research Center poll, which found that more people in 34 out of 37 countries believe AI will lead to fewer rather than more jobs.
The US was the third most pessimistic nation when it comes to AI's effect on the workplace, with 71% of participants saying it will lead to fewer jobs in the country over the next 20 years. Only South Korea and Australia, both on 76%, were higher.
Across a 37-country median, 46% said there will be fewer jobs, 13% said there wouldn't be much difference, 9% said there will be more jobs, and 25% weren't sure.
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