37% of Tech Experts Worry Artificial Intelligence Will Make Humanity Worse by 2030

More than a third of AI experts surveyed by Pew Research said they are concerned that artificial intelligence will leave humanity worse off in 2030 than they are now, with the majority optimistic that the benefits will make life better for individuals. Pew surveyed 979 "technology pioneers, innovators, developers, business and policy leaders, researchers and activists," asking whether they thought that AI advances would leave most people better off by the year 2030. Will it "enhance human capacities and empower them?" Or will it "lessen human autonomy and agency," leaving them worse off? Overall, 63% said they were hopeful that people will be better off by 2030, with 37% believing they will not be better off.