Responsible AI
The Hall of AI Fears and Hopes: Comparing the Views of AI Influencers and those of Members of the U.S. Public Through an Interactive Platform
This research analyzes the alignment of AI influencers' views with public sentiment, using a novel interactive platform. Key findings reveal a significant disconnect, especially with older, wealthier influencers. The public fears losing control and limited benefits, while influencers emphasize regulation and see broader advantages. This highlights a need for more inclusive AI governance.
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Public Alignment Score (Young Influencers)
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Public Fear: Job Displacement
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Influencer Fear: Regulation Focus
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Public Hope: Social Services
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The study found that the U.S. public generally views AI with a mix of fear and hope. Fears primarily revolve around job displacement (144 occurrences), AI becoming uncontrollable (49 occurrences), and the spread of misinformation (55 occurrences). Hopes are largely focused on AI's potential in social services (74 occurrences) and its ability to handle repetitive tasks (65 occurrences).
Key subgroups like younger participants and those with high AI literacy tend to be more hopeful, while older males with low AI literacy show greater fear. Overall hopefulness score for all participants was 0.8 on a scale of -10 to 10.
AI influencers' fears and hopes, derived from Time magazine interviews, differ from the public. Influencers prioritize concerns about regulation and oversight (11 occurrences), loss of personal privacy (12 occurrences), and global conflicts (8 occurrences). Their hopes largely center on increased innovation (10 occurrences) and advancing social services (7 occurrences), often with more detailed and nuanced descriptions.
Interestingly, influencers from underrepresented groups (women, people of color) show poor alignment with their public counterparts, suggesting insufficient representation of diverse voices even within their own leadership.
A significant disconnect exists between AI influencers and the public. Young influencers and academics align most closely with public views, while older influencers and billionaires show the greatest misalignment. The public tends to focus on immediate, personal impacts, while influencers discuss broader societal and geopolitical implications.
The public worries about AI 'getting out of control' and sees fewer benefits, whereas influencers emphasize 'controlling AI through regulations' and envision more widespread benefits. This highlights a critical gap in understanding and addressing public concerns in AI policy and development.
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Misalignment Score: Older Influencers vs. Public
Research Methodology Overview
Collect Influencer Views
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Design Interactive Platform
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Collect Public Views
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Compare Views & Analyze Alignment
Public vs. Influencer AI Concerns
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Bridging the Gap: The Role of Participatory AI Ethics
The study underscores the urgent need for participatory AI ethics. By involving diverse public voices, particularly from underrepresented groups, in the design and governance of AI, we can foster systems that are more aligned with societal values and address genuine public concerns.
Interactive platforms, like the one developed in this research, serve as crucial tools for facilitating this engagement, moving beyond traditional surveys to enable deeper deliberation and understanding of public hopes and fears.
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