Public Perception of Artificial Intelligence

The article is dedicated to a largely unexplored topic in domestic academic literature – the public’s attitude toward artificial intelligence (AI). The relevance of the subject is driven by the rapid development and swift penetration of AI into all spheres of human life. The successful implementation of new technologies depends, among other factors, on whether individuals understand what they are dealing with and how they assess the potential benefits and risks associated with AI. The article aims, based on the analysis of sociological survey data and foreign sources, to identify similarities and differences in attitudes toward AI at the cross-country level and, if such differences exist, to determine their causes. It is argued that global public opinion on AI is divided: the Wester societies generally take a more cautious stance toward AI and express greater concern over its spread than in developing economies. It is concluded that the level of education and cultural identity play a decisive role in how societies perceive and integrate AI into everyday life.