Researchers develop a new way to see how people feel about artificial intelligence

People in Japan, the U.S. and Germany show different concerns regarding artificial intelligence (AI) being used in entertainment, shopping services, or to help find criminals, reports a new study in AI and Ethics. Japanese people tended to report more concern in AI used to fight crime, while Germans and Americans tended to report more concern over the ethical and social aspects of using AI in entertainment, according to the study. "We found there is a difference in the AI and ELSI [ethics, legal, and social issues] levels of understanding between countries. I think it will become important to carry out thorough discussions about the legal and policy issues surrounding AI," said first author and Kanazawa University Associate Professor Yuko Ikkatai. AI is currently being used in a wide range of fields, which has raised positive and negative attitudes in the general public.