Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2026/03/artificial-intelligence-friend-or-foe.html

Publish Date: 2026-03-26 03:39:00

Source Domain: www.digitalinformationworld.com

  • A recent Statista+ study revealed that 70 percent of Americans and 64 percent of Brits have used AI when applying for jobs in the past two years.
  • Major concerns about the rapid development of AI were noted by respondents in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with 30-32 percent expressing worry about its speed.
  • In both the U.S. and Germany, skepticism about the effectiveness of AI was the second most common concern, chosen by 28 percent and 25 percent, respectively, while in the U.K., 31 percent were more excited about AI than skeptical.
  • A quarter of Americans (25 percent) admitted to avoiding AI as much as possible, while 18 percent reported using it but feeling uneasy about it.
  • In comparison, the U.K. had a slightly more positive outlook, with 17 percent saying they eagerly adopt new AI features, compared to 14 percent in the U.S. and 11 percent in Germany.