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A Pew Research poll shows Americans are increasingly using AI (about half use AI chatbots, with 25% using them daily), but only 16% believe AI will have a positive impact; 40% expect a negative societal impact and 31% expect a negative personal impact, with Gen Z the most wary even as usage remains high. Workplace adoption is rising even as profits in the AI industry remain elusive, underscoring a gap between daily use and long‑term optimism.
A Pew Research poll finds half of U.S. adults have used AI chatbots (25% daily), led by OpenAI’s ChatGPT at 44% usage; however, only 16% believe AI will positively impact society. Use is higher among younger and higher-income groups, and most people report using AI for information search (42%) and work tasks (38%). While 51% don’t use chatbots at all, 24% use them daily. Younger adults are more likely to use AI but also more likely to express skepticism about its societal benefits. Concerns about privacy and data security are widespread, with 71% worried AI could make their personal information less secure. The survey of 5,119 American adults was conducted Feb. 17–23.
Some Amish communities are expanding from horse-drawn buggies to e-bikes, with about two-thirds of churches allowing them. They view e-bikes as practical transportation that can be charged with limited electricity or solar, helping mobility and family time, while a minority oppose them over concerns they could hasten a shift toward cars and erode traditional skills.
A survey by the American Psychological Association reveals that over half of psychologists are now using AI tools like ChatGPT in their practices, primarily to improve efficiency and reduce burnout, but concerns about data privacy, bias, and misinformation remain prevalent.
Research reveals a hidden penalty of AI in the workplace, showing low adoption rates among engineers, especially women and older employees, despite promises of increased productivity, highlighting potential biases and resistance to new technology.