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Irish uneasy about advance of artificial intelligence, survey shows

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In an era where technology is bringing us closer to driverless cars and robot servants, the majority of Irish people still feel a little uncomfortable at the prospect of a brave new world. New research has found that, while Irish consumers are broadly positive about the improvements innovation brings to life, there are limits. Most feel ill-prepared to give their lives over to a society run by robots, artificial intelligence and algorithms. A report published by Fujitsu, one of the world's largest ICT companies, found that while 42 per cent of people believe technology to be society's main driver of change, fewer than a third are "fully prepared" to meet it. With innovation sweeping virtually every sector, a cultural shift may be required.