As AI technology advances rapidly, public trust in AI companies and their developments is plummeting, raising concerns about the need for effective governance and regulation. Americans identifying as Republicans reported the lowest levels of trust in AI systems at just 24 percent.
Axios reports that the once-celebrated potential of artificial intelligence is now facing a crisis of confidence, as public trust in AI companies and their products has taken a significant hit globally, according to new data from the Edelman Trust Barometer. The findings, shared exclusively with Axios, reveal a worrying trend that could have far-reaching implications for the future of AI development and adoption.
Across the globe, trust in AI companies has plummeted from 61 percent five years ago to a mere 53 percent today. The situation is even more alarming in the United States, where trust has…