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Risks and Benefits of AI: Australian Perspectives
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- Date Published
- 29 May 2024
- Priority Score
- 3
- Australian
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- 8 Mar 2025, 01:04 pm
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The Lowy Institute Poll presents new insights into Australian perceptions of artificial intelligence, showing a nation divided on the issue. While a slight majority sees the risks of AI as surpassing its benefits, younger Australians tend to view AI more positively. This divergence highlights generational differences in AI outlook and hints at potential variations in policy support across age groups. The findings underscore the importance of addressing public concerns in national AI governance frameworks and ensuring that AI advancements are aligned with societal values and safety considerations.
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ObservationWith the advent of more advanced and accessible generative artificial intelligence, or AI, in the past two years, there has also been an explosion of debate about the risks, benefits, and role of AI in the world.For the first time, the Lowy Institute Poll asked Australians how they perceive the risks versus the benefits of AI. On balance, a slightly larger number of Australians say the potential risks of AI outweigh the potential benefits (52%) compared to those who say the benefits outweigh the risks (45%).Younger Australians are more likely to be positively disposed to AI, with 55% of 18–29 year olds saying the benefits outweigh the risks, compared to 42% of 45–59 year olds, and only 36% of those aged 60 and over.