A recent study conducted by researchers from the Reuters Institute and Oxford University has revealed that the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) may not be matched by the actual interest of the public in using AI-powered tools. The study, which surveyed around 12,000 people in countries like Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, the USA, and the UK, found that only a small percentage of individuals are actively using AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini on a regular basis.
Interestingly, the study highlighted that young people between the ages of 18 and 24 showed the most enthusiasm for adopting AI technology. However, in the UK, only two percent of the participants reported using AI-powered tools daily.
Lead author of the study, Dr. Richard Fletcher, pointed out that there is a significant “mismatch” between the level of hype surrounding AI and the actual public interest in the technology. While some optimists believe that AI can contribute to economic growth and the development of life-saving drugs, others express concerns about the potential threats AI poses to human existence.
Dr. Fletcher also noted that a considerable portion of the population, particularly in the UK, remains unaware of AI tools like ChatGPT, with 30 percent of participants admitting they had never heard of such technologies.
Despite the growing popularity of AI tools like ChatGPT, the study suggests that there is still a long way to go in terms of widespread adoption and acceptance of artificial intelligence in everyday life.