Japan leads in in-depth AI awareness, new global study finds

In Japan, 55% were "equally concerned and excited" about the rise of AI in daily life, while 28% were "more concerned than excited." Japan has the highest levels of in-depth awareness of AI, with 53% of individuals surveyed saying they have heard or read a substantial amount about the subject, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey . Alongside Japan, France, at 52%, and Germany, at 51%, also reported high levels of in-depth awareness or knowledge of the subject, with the global median being 34%, according to the survey released last week. When it came to overall awareness -- which combined the figures of people who have heard or read "a lot" and "a little" on AI In Japan, the figure was 89%. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.