79% of US Consumers Want "Artificial Intelligence" to Know the Limits

MUNICH, Nov. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the opening of the world's largest international trade fair for the electronics industry in Munich, Electronica reveals its trend index 2020, an international survey highlighting how people see their future lives with electronic devices. In the US, 1,000 consumers took part in the survey, which indicates strongly that artificial intelligence should not replace thinking. However 69% of US people were positive about an intelligent automobile which monitors traffic like a driving instructor, and only intervenes when the driver makes a mistake. People feel comfortable with idea of using devices for protection and general security, but they don't want them to be too intrusive or connect up their office and home. Results painted a similar picture for electronic healthcare. More than 80% of the population surveyed want electronic safety technology to make living easier for older people with connected emergency alert systems.