Gallup Survey Reveals Global AI Awareness at 81%, Mixed Emotions in 37 Countries
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- Sep 23, 2026 — 11:13 UTC
Global AI Awareness and Sentiment
A recent Gallup survey indicates that 81% of respondents worldwide are aware of AI tools, while 43% report daily usage. The survey spans 37 countries, with plans to expand to 140, measuring public engagement with AI across five dimensions.
In the U.S., Egypt, and Palestine, negative emotions towards AI surpass positive feelings, highlighting a complex public sentiment. Pablo Diego-Rosell, a senior scientist at Gallup, noted that the perception of AI is influenced by ongoing geopolitical issues, particularly the war in Israel and Palestine.
Diego-Rosell emphasized that the engagement with AI can be understood as an
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