Consumers see AI as solution to climate change, cybersecurity: survey

American consumers believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will provide solutions to complex societal problems such as climate change, according to a new survey. Sixty-three percent of U.S. consumers believe AI will help solve complex problems, and 59 percent say it will contribute to a more fulfilling life, according to a PwC survey released Tuesday. Majorities of consumers believe AI will help tackle major issues like climate change, global health, economic growth and cancer. Nearly seven in 10 see it producing solutions for cybersecurity and privacy, and six in 10 say the same for personal financial security and fraud. Thirty-one percent also believe AI will help with gender equality issues.