Pew Research is a US nonpartisan research organization known for public opinion polling and social trend studies. Recent coverage cites its findings: a survey of 42,151 people in 37 countries found that in 34 countries respondents were more likely to say AI will cause job losses over the next 20 years, reaching 76% in Australia and South Korea and 71% in the US, while another Pew study found nearly three-quarters of Americans fear AI taking jobs.
Did a data center revolt shape the US midterms?An AP-led voter poll found 56% of respondents called data centers a crucial or major factor in their vote, and 76% would oppose a new data center in their community. BBC notes the issue ranked well below corruption and cost of living.
AI learns human job skills: replacing workers or changing work?Mercor has enlisted over 100,000 freelancers to train AI models; a Pew study shows nearly three-quarters of Americans fear AI taking jobs, and McKinsey projects AI could push 11 million U.S. workers into new careers by 2035. Yet trainers and firms say AI mainly handles repetitive tasks, with law firms using AI assistants to support work.
Global Survey: AI Feared to Kill JobsA Pew survey of 42,151 people across 37 countries found that in 34 countries people are more likely to say AI will cause job losses over the next 20 years. Concern is higher in wealthier countries, with Australia and South Korea at 76% and the US at 71%.
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