- Gallup surveyed at least 1,000 people in each of 37 countries and found that 34 countries had more positive than negative feelings toward AI.
- On average, 72% of respondents said they felt curious, happy, or excited about AI, while 41% reported feeling worried, sad, or angry.
- In Vietnam and China, more than 90% of respondents believe AI will primarily make everyday life better.
- By contrast, only 36% of Americans believe AI will mainly bring benefits rather than harm, placing the US among the most concerned countries in the survey.
- All seven high-income Western countries surveyed ranked among the most concerned, creating what Gallup calls the “worried West.”
- Usage does not determine attitudes: Singapore, China, and Israel have higher rates of daily AI use than the US but remain more optimistic.
- In Vietnam, only 12% of respondents use AI daily, compared with 23% in the US, yet positive sentiment remains particularly high.
- In the US, 68% of daily AI users feel worried, compared with 80% among less frequent users and 74% among those who have never used AI.
📌 Gallup’s survey shows that attitudes toward AI vary more by country than simply by usage levels. Across 37 countries, an average of 72% expressed positive feelings, while Vietnam and China exceeded 90% in believing AI will improve their lives. The US stood out in the opposite direction, with only 36% viewing AI mainly positively. Gallup found that high-income Western countries tend to both use AI extensively and express strong concerns about its broader impact on society.
