Pew Survey Finds Global Public Expects AI to Eliminate More Jobs Than It Creates
Summary
A new Pew survey finds global pessimism about AI’s job impact, with 46% of more than 42,000 people in 36 countries expecting it to eliminate jobs and only 9% expecting job creation.
Key Points
- Pew Research Center finds that 46% of more than 42,000 respondents across 36 countries expect AI to reduce jobs, versus 9% who expect it to create jobs.
- About 76% of respondents in Australia and South Korea, and 71% in the US, say AI will lead to fewer jobs.
- Tech employers file layoff notices for more than 14,500 Bay Area workers between June 2025 and June 2026, while the region's tech workforce falls about 7% since 2024.