The rapid rise of artificial intelligence promises to transform many aspects of life, from education and work to personal connections. Over the next 20 years, AI advancements will continue. But whether this leads to excitement or concern or brings more benefits than harm is highly debated.
This chapter examines how the American public and experts anticipate AI’s impact across key areas in the coming decades.
How will AI impact the U.S. over the next 20 years?
There are many predictions for what AI may bring. However, the public and experts don’t see eye to eye on the type of impact AI will have on the country.
Fully 56% of AI experts surveyed say AI will have a very or somewhat positive impact on the United States over the next 20 years. This compares with 17% among the general public.
Conversely, 35% of U.S. adults believe AI will negatively affect the country over the next two decades, compared with 15% of…
