Coming for your job? Most Americans now fear AI will cause widespread cuts for humans

• 71% of US citizens believe AI could cause permanent job loss
• Only one in three think AI is helpful in education
• Unemployment rates are broadly unchanged

A new Reuters/Ipsos study has found nearly half (47%) of Americans believe AI is bad for humanity, and in terms of more than just jobs.

The study added how almost three in four (71%) Americans are concerned AI will cause permanent job loss, with many divided about AI's role in education (only 36% think it will help).

Besides jobs, US citizens are worried about AI's broader implications within the society, including political chaos, military uses and even a risk to humanity.