Pew Survey Reveals Low AI Awareness Among Indians Despite High Confidence in Regulation
A Pew Research Center survey across 25 countries found that Indians have the lowest awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with only 46% having heard or read about it. This is significantly lower than the 25-country median of 81%. Interestingly, despite low awareness, nearly 90% of Indians trust their government to regulate AI effectively—the highest level of confidence among all surveyed nations. The data shows a correlation between a country's GDP per capita and AI awareness, with wealthier nations generally showing higher familiarity, while Indians remain less concerned about AI's impact on daily life.
Key Points
- Only 19% of Indians aged 18-34 have heard 'a lot' about AI, the second lowest in that age group globally.
- Indians are among the least concerned about the increasing use of AI in daily life compared to other nations.
- India leads the world in public trust regarding the government's ability to regulate AI technologies.
- There is a clear global divide in AI awareness based on national income levels (GDP per capita).
Exam Facts
- The survey was conducted by the Pew Research Center across 25 countries.
- India's AI awareness share is 46%, compared to a global median of 81%.
- 89% of Indians surveyed have faith in government regulation of AI.
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