Global Survey Shows Majority Feel Positive About Artificial Intelligence
A Gallup poll of 37 countries finds that most respondents feel curious or excited about AI, while a smaller share express worry.
In a comprehensive Gallup poll conducted with Microsoft, researchers interviewed at least 1,000 people in each of 37 countries about their feelings toward artificial intelligence. Positive sentiments—curiosity, happiness, excitement—were reported by an average of 72% of respondents, while 41% expressed worry, sadness, or anger, giving a clear optimism gap in most nations. The strongest approval came from China and Vietnam, where more than nine in ten people expect AI to enhance everyday life, and also from Nigeria, Israel and Singapore with two-thirds in favor.
The United States showed the lowest optimism, with only 36% viewing AI as mostly beneficial. Heavy AI users tended to be less anxious, and the survey highlighted a “worried West” pattern among high-adoption, high-concern Western countries.
Why it matters
Understanding global attitudes toward AI helps policymakers gauge public support and address concerns as the technology spreads.
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