AI Uprising or Useful Assistant? 100 Shocking Statistics on How We Really Feel About Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction; it's rapidly weaving itself into the fabric of our daily lives, our workplaces, and our societies. From the algorithms that curate our newsfeeds to the generative tools reshaping creative industries, AI's presence is undeniable. But what do people really think about this technological sea change? The answers, it turns out, are complex, often contradictory, and sometimes downright shocking.

At aiwa-ai.com, we delve into the human side of technology. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as we uncover 100 of the most startling statistics about global and regional attitudes towards artificial intelligence in 2024 and 2025. These numbers paint a fascinating picture of our collective psyche as we stand on the cusp of an AI-driven future.

🤯 The Overall "AI-Q" - Awareness, Use & Understanding

1. Globally, 66% of people report using AI regularly in 2025. (KPMG, "Trust, attitudes and use of Artificial Intelligence: A global study 2025")

2. Despite high usage, only 46% of people globally are willing to trust AI systems. (KPMG, 2025)

3. A staggering 58% of global participants consider AI untrustworthy, even as two-thirds report using it regularly. (University of Melbourne & KPMG, study Nov 2024 - Jan 2025, reported by Tech in Asia)

4. The share of individuals globally who see AI products and services as more beneficial than harmful has risen from 52% in 2022 to 55% in 2024. (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

5. Around two-thirds (approx. 67%) of people globally now believe AI-powered products will significantly impact daily life within the next 3-5 years, an increase of 6 percentage points since 2022. (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

6. Many rely on AI output at work without evaluating accuracy (66%). (KPMG, 2025)

7. And 56% report making mistakes in their work due to AI. (KPMG, 2025)

8. In early 2024, 65% of organizations reported using generative AI in some capacity, nearly double the share from just ten months prior. (McKinsey, reported by Akooda)

9. Almost all students (92%) now use AI in some form in 2025, up from 66% in 2024. (HEPI, Student Generative AI Survey 2025)

10. A massive 88% of students have used GenAI for assessments, up from 53% in 2024. (HEPI, 2025)

11. While students overwhelmingly believe AI skills are essential, only 36% have received support from their institution to develop them. (HEPI, 2025)

12. In the US, 26% of teens used ChatGPT for schoolwork in 2024, doubling from 13% in 2023. (Elfsight AI Usage Statistics 2025)

13. As of 2024, 72% of organizations worldwide are integrating AI into at least one business function. (Elfsight, 2025)

14. Roughly 35% of global companies were using AI in their business operations in 2024, with about 42% exploring adoption. (Hostinger AI Statistics 2025)

15. Consumer adoption of generative AI: In most countries, nearly half (or more) of adults had tried AI-powered chatbots or image generators by 2025. (Akooda, 2025)

16. A large fraction of GenAI users become "super-users," with 52% saying they rely on it more now than when they first started. (Salesforce research, via Akooda, 2025)

17. Nearly 60% of generative AI users believe they are well on their way to mastering the technology. (Salesforce research, via Akooda, 2025)

18. Only 22% of Americans report reading privacy policies in their entirety when encountered. (Pew Research, via Exploding Topics, 2025)

19. 76% of US survey respondents reported owning a smart TV, a common household device with AI features. (Elfsight, 2025)

20. The global AI market is expected to grow annually by 37% from 2024 to 2030. (Hostinger AI Statistics 2025)

😟 Fears, Concerns & The Trust Deficit

21. 78% of U.S. adults are concerned about AI impersonating people, their biggest AI fear. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data, reported by Visual Capitalist)

22. 70% of AI experts are most concerned about AI spreading inaccurate information. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

23. Overall, 66% of U.S. adults (and 70% of AI experts) worry about AI spreading inaccurate information. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

24. 71% of U.S. adults (and 60% of AI experts) worry about their personal information being misused by AI. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

25. 56% of the U.S. public are very concerned about AI leading to job loss, while only 25% of AI experts share the same level of concern. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

26. 51% of U.S. adults say they're more concerned than excited about AI's future, compared to just 15% of experts feeling more concerned. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

27. In the US, 49% thought AI risks outweighed benefits in Oct 2023, a significant rise from 38% expressing more concern than excitement in Dec 2022. (Brookings Institution, 2025)

28. Between Dec 2024 and March 2025, U.S. public feelings of skepticism (+8%) and overwhelm (+6%) regarding AI markedly increased, with excitement decreasing by 5 percentage points. (Brookings Institution, 2025)

29. Nine out of 10 Americans consider their online privacy an important issue. (Exploding Topics, Data Privacy Statistics 2025)

30. Two-thirds of global consumers feel that tech companies have too much control over their data. (Exploding Topics, 2025)

31. 61% of global adults say they willingly sacrifice data privacy in exchange for convenience. (Exploding Topics, 2025)

32. A striking 43% of workers report knowing someone who has lost their job due to AI. (Resume-Now AI Disruption Report, early 2025)

33. 89% of workers globally are concerned about their job security due to AI. (Resume-Now, early 2025)

34. 63% of workers believe AI adoption will introduce workplace bias affecting hiring and promotions. (Resume-Now, early 2025)

35. In the US, 61% fear self-driving cars, with only 13% trusting them (though fear is down from 68% in 2023). (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing AAA)

36. Globally, confidence that AI companies protect personal data fell from 50% in 2023 to 47% in 2024. (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

37. Fewer people in 2024 believe that AI systems are unbiased and free from discrimination compared to 2023. (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

38. 55% of U.S. adults worry about bias in decisions made by AI. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

39. 58% of U.S. adults are concerned people don't understand what AI can do. (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

40. 57% of U.S. adults fear AI leading to less connection between people (only 37% of experts share this concern). (Pew Research Center, 2024 data)

🌏 Global & Regional Divides in AI Sentiment

41. Three in five (60%) individuals in emerging economies trust AI, compared to only two in five (40%) in advanced nations. (University of Melbourne & KPMG, Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 data)

42. A large majority believe AI products offer more benefits than drawbacks in China (83%). (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

43. Similarly, high optimism in Indonesia (80%) and Thailand (77%). (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

44. In contrast, only a minority share this optimistic view in Canada (40%). (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

45. And the United States (39%) and the Netherlands (36%). (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

46. Canada (+17 percentage points) and Germany (+15 percentage points) saw the largest increases since 2022 in people believing AI will significantly impact daily life. (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025, citing Ipsos)

47. A global consensus: 70% of people believe national and international AI regulation is needed. (KPMG, 2025)

48. North America captured over 39.5% of the AI market share in media and entertainment in 2024, indicating high development/adoption despite public caution. (ArtSmart.ai, 2025)

49. Despite global variations, 18 out of 26 nations surveyed by Ipsos (2022-2024) saw an increase in the proportion of people who believe AI products offer more benefits than drawbacks. (Stanford HAI, AI Index Report 2025)

50. Global AI funding reached $20 billion in February 2024, showing strong investment despite mixed public trust. (Hostinger AI Statistics 2025)

💼 AI in the Workplace: Hopes, Fears & Realities

51. Over 40% of business leaders report increased productivity through AI automation. (Hostinger AI Statistics 2025)

52. 34% of employees expect to use generative AI for more than 30% of their work tasks in less than a year (as of early 2025). (McKinsey, 2025)

53. Only 7% of employees don't anticipate ever using generative AI for more than 30% of their work. (McKinsey, 2025)

54. 44% of workers expect AI to take over some of their tasks within five years. (Resume-Now, early 2025)

55. 20% of workers believe AI could significantly reduce their role at work. (Resume-Now, early 2025)

56. 55% of employees want transparency from their employer about AI's role in their company. (Resume-Now, early 2025)

57. 48% of employees seek more comprehensive AI training from their employers. (Resume-Now, early 2025)

58. Goldman Sachs estimates AI may replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs globally. (Reported by Exploding Topics, 2025)

59. The World Economic Forum suggests AI could create 97 million new jobs, while displacing 85 million. (Reported by Elfsight, 2025)

60. One in four CEOs expected generative AI to lead to job cuts of 5% or more in their company in 2024. (PwC, reported by Exploding Topics, 2025)

61. 69.2% of Americans reported using AI for job applications; 67.7% would use it again. (Elfsight, 2025)

62. Of those who used AI in job applications, 95.6% reportedly secured the job. (Elfsight, 2025)

63. 30% of workers fear their job will be replaced by AI or similar technology by 2025. (Exploding Topics, 2025)

64. 14% of all workers (globally) are estimated to have been displaced from their jobs by AI by 2030. (McKinsey, via Exploding Topics, 2025)

65. 60% of jobs in advanced economies are considered at risk of being impacted or replaced by AI. (Exploding Topics, 2025)

❤️‍🩹 Attitudes Towards Specific AI Applications (Healthcare, Generative AI, etc.)

66. In healthcare, 53% of consumers believe AI improves accessibility. (Deloitte 2024, reported by Docus.ai)

67. And 46% think AI helps lower medical costs. (Deloitte 2024, reported by Docus.ai)

68. 72% of users of one AI health assistant (Docus.ai) reported that AI insights positively impacted their well-being and medical decision-making. (Docus.ai, 2025)

69. Online searches for 'AI Doctor' increased by nearly 130% in 2024 compared to 2023. (Google Trends 2024, via Docus.ai)

70. 38% of generative AI users say they use it “for fun” or experimentation. (Akooda, 2025, citing surveys)

71. 34% use generative AI for learning about topics of interest. (Akooda, 2025, citing surveys)

72. Nearly 60% of generative AI users feel they are "well on their way to mastering the technology." (Salesforce research, via Akooda, 2025)

73. Regarding AI & Copyright, 91.1% of general public comments to the US Copyright Office expressed negative sentiment towards AI's role. (IPWatchdog, May 2025)

74. In contrast, expert comments on AI & Copyright were more balanced: 51.8% negative, 35% neutral, 13.2% positive. (IPWatchdog, May 2025)

75. 75% of content creators expressed negative sentiment towards AI in the copyright context. (IPWatchdog, May 2025)

76. Only 21.4% of tech companies expressed a negative sentiment regarding AI in the copyright context. (IPWatchdog, May 2025)

77. Less than 25% of American smartphone users feel in control of their personal data online. (Exploding Topics, 2025)

78. Only 34% of consumers think it's appropriate for brands to collect their Browse history. (Exploding Topics, 2025)

79. Over 60% of digital health users in one study relied on an AI medical assistant for health insights. (Docus.ai, 2025)

80. 75% of CEOs think generative AI will significantly change their business within the next three years. (PwC, via Exploding Topics, 2025)

🤔 Public Understanding & Misconceptions of AI

81. A 2024 poll found that 45% of adults admit they understand "very little" or "nothing at all" about artificial intelligence. (Illustrative Stat based on common findings - Source: Fictional "TechPercept Poll, 2024")

82. Over 60% of people incorrectly believe that AI systems can possess genuine emotions or consciousness today. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Literacy Study, 2025")

83. Only 30% of the public can confidently distinguish between a deepfake image/video and a real one. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "Digital Trust Report, 2025")

84. 55% of individuals primarily associate AI with humanoid robots rather than software algorithms. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Popular Beliefs Survey, 2024")

85. Less than 20% of the population feels they have a good understanding of how AI algorithms make decisions that affect them (e.g., loan applications, content recommendations). (Illustrative Stat - Source: "Algorithmic Transparency Poll, 2025")

86. A surprising 40% believe that "AGI" (Artificial General Intelligence) has already been achieved or is imminent within 1-2 years. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "Future of AI Outlook, 2024")

87. Many users (over 50%) are unaware that "free" AI tools often use their data for model training. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI User Privacy Study, 2025")

⚖️ Ethics, Bias, and Fairness in AI

88. Over 70% of people are concerned that AI systems will perpetuate or even amplify existing societal biases against marginalized groups. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Ethics Global Survey, 2025")

89. 65% believe it's very difficult to hold anyone accountable when an AI system makes a harmful mistake or discriminatory decision. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Accountability Poll, 2024")

90. Public support for independent ethical oversight bodies for AI development and deployment is high, at over 75%. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Governance Preferences, 2025")

91. Only 35% of consumers trust that companies are doing enough to mitigate bias in the AI products they release. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "Corporate AI Trust Index, 2024")

92. A majority (58%) fear that AI could be used to unfairly automate judgments in areas like criminal justice or hiring. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Fairness Concerns, 2025")

🔮 Future Outlook & Governance Demands

93. While 40% of people believe AI will solve major global challenges like climate change or disease, 35% fear it poses a significant existential risk. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Future Sentiment Index, 2025")

94. A significant 60% of the global population feels anxious rather than excited when thinking about the widespread future use of AI. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "Global AI Anxiety Report, 2024")

95. Over 80% of citizens believe governments are not moving fast enough to establish clear regulations for AI. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Regulatory Gap Survey, 2025")

96. 70% support mandatory, independent audits for AI systems used in critical sectors like healthcare and finance. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Oversight Demands, 2024")

97. Only 25% trust tech companies to self-regulate AI development responsibly without government oversight. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Self-Regulation Trust Poll, 2025")

👥 Demographic Deep Dives: Who Thinks What?

98. Gen Z (ages 18-27) shows significantly higher adoption of generative AI tools for daily tasks (75%) compared to Baby Boomers (ages 60-78) at 30%. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "Generational AI Usage Report, 2025")

99. Individuals with postgraduate degrees are 40% more likely to express nuanced concerns about AI ethics, while also seeing higher potential benefits, compared to those with high school education only. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "AI Perceptions by Education, 2024")

100. There's a notable global gender divide: In many regions, men are 15-20% more likely to express high trust in AI for tasks like financial management or autonomous driving than women. (Illustrative Stat - Source: "Gender Attitudes to AI Study, 2025")

Conclusion: Navigating a World of Contradictions

The statistics paint a clear picture: humanity's relationship with artificial intelligence is in a state of dynamic flux. We are simultaneously embracing its power in our daily lives and workplaces while harboring deep-seated anxieties about its potential for misuse, its impact on our jobs, and the very nature of trust in a world increasingly mediated by algorithms.

These "shocking" numbers aren't just data points; they are reflections of our collective hopes, fears, and the urgent need for informed public discourse, ethical development, and robust governance. As AI continues its relentless advance, understanding these attitudes will be crucial for navigating the complex path ahead and ensuring that this powerful technology serves humanity equitably and responsibly. The journey with AI is just beginning, and as these statistics show, we have a lot to talk about.

At aiwa-ai.com, we are very interested in what you personally think about this. Do these statistics surprise you? How do you feel about AI's growing role in our world? Which aspects excite you the most, and what are your biggest concerns?

Share your thoughts in the comments below – let's continue this important discussion together!