Pessimism Reigns Over AI and Jobs, Pew Poll Finds

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What happened

Across a 37-country median, 46% of people predict AI will eliminate more jobs than it creates.

Just nine percent said AI will fuel job creation.

Key facts

  • Across a 37-country median, 46% of people predict AI will eliminate more jobs than it creates.
  • Just nine percent said AI will fuel job creation.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:47:30 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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