So, while we now have an idea that the general consensus for AI is positive, let’s break down these results to look at just where in the world this understanding and enthusiasm for AI is coming from.
Touching on AI understanding first, the Stanford University data suggests that the countries with the highest understanding of the topic are actually South Africa, Peru, and Chile. In South Africa, 78% of respondents said yes to this question, while 76% said yes in Peru and Chile.[4] For many, this might be a surprising stat, but it only goes to show just how global AI integration and research has become in a short span of time.
Alongside an understanding of AI, the data also showed similar results when participants were asked whether or not AI would profoundly change their life in the next 5 years, with Saudi Arabian and Chinese respondents replying with a yes rate of 80%.[5]
This was then followed by South Korea, India, and Turkey, all of whom had a 76%, 74%, and 73% response rate respectively[6], further displaying how far-reaching the interest and excitement for AI usage is.