Poll Results
We run polls to explore public opinion on the impact of automation and AI on jobs, careers, and the future of work. On this page, you can see the responses to understand how people are feeling about these pressing issues and what they believe lies ahead in an increasingly automated world.
Categories
Perceptions and attitudes toward automation
Q: What's your attitude toward automation?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Extremely positive |
129 |
|
| Somewhat positive |
149 |
|
| Neutral |
145 |
|
| Somewhat negative |
109 |
|
| Extremely negative |
76 |
|
Q: Which potential benefit of automation do you find most appealing?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Increased productivity |
166 |
|
| Safety improvement |
67 |
|
| Cost reduction |
71 |
|
| Availability of services 24/7 |
138 |
|
| None |
70 |
|
| Other |
52 |
|
Q: Which potential drawback of automation worries you the most?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Job loss |
435 |
|
| Privacy concerns |
62 |
|
| Increased wealth inequality |
106 |
|
| Dependence on technology |
127 |
|
| None |
54 |
|
| Other |
47 |
|
Q: Do you think the benefits of automation outweigh the risks?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, definitely |
197 |
|
| Yes, somewhat |
162 |
|
| No, the risks are greater |
97 |
|
| No, they are too unpredictable |
106 |
|
| I'm not sure |
164 |
|
Effects on employment and work culture
Q: How worried are you about automation affecting your job?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Not worried at all |
168 |
|
| Slightly worried |
141 |
|
| Moderately worried |
164 |
|
| Very worried |
192 |
|
| Already affected |
54 |
|
Q: Are you worried about the impact of automation on your children's future job opportunities?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Very worried |
419 |
|
| Somewhat worried |
255 |
|
| Neutral |
201 |
|
| Not very worried |
102 |
|
| Not worried at all |
137 |
|
Q: Should automation replace human jobs, or assist humans in their jobs?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Replace |
143 |
|
| Assist |
646 |
|
| A balance of both |
489 |
|
| I'm not sure |
311 |
|
Education and skills for future
Q: What steps are you taking to protect your career from automation?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Learning new skills |
334 |
|
| Changing careers |
49 |
|
| Going back to school |
28 |
|
| Starting my own business |
106 |
|
| I am not taking any steps |
202 |
|
| Other |
77 |
|
Q: Do you think the current education system is adequately preparing students for an automated future?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, definitely |
118 |
|
| Yes, somewhat |
152 |
|
| No, it needs improvement |
1030 |
|
| No, not at all |
864 |
|
| I'm not sure |
254 |
|
Q: Considering the rise of automation and AI, how has the importance of continuous learning and skill development changed for you?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Now a top priority |
158 |
|
| Significantly more important now |
140 |
|
| Somewhat more important now |
89 |
|
| No change - learning always mattered |
111 |
|
| Not important - automation doesn't affect me |
37 |
|
Q: Which human skill do you believe offers the most significant edge over machines?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Adaptability |
83 |
|
| Building Relationships |
93 |
|
| Collaboration |
15 |
|
| Communication Skills |
47 |
|
| Creativity |
221 |
|
| Critical Thinking |
66 |
|
| Emotional Intelligence |
147 |
|
| Empathy |
149 |
|
| Ethical Judgment |
81 |
|
| Innovation |
37 |
|
| Leadership |
45 |
|
| Problem-Solving |
37 |
|
| Other |
47 |
|
Policy and responsibility
Q: Do you believe the government should regulate job automation?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, strongly |
308 |
|
| Yes, but not too strictly |
178 |
|
| No, the market should decide |
157 |
|
| I'm unsure |
92 |
|
Q: Do you trust tech companies to use AI responsibly?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, completely |
138 |
|
| Yes, mostly |
185 |
|
| Neutral / Unsure |
252 |
|
| No, not really |
306 |
|
| No, not at all |
355 |
|
Q: Should employers be responsible for reskilling/retraining employees when their jobs are automated?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, completely |
319 |
|
| Yes, but partially |
193 |
|
| No, employees should self-educate |
80 |
|
| I'm not sure |
101 |
|
Q: Would a Universal Basic Income be a good solution to potential job losses due to automation?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, definitely |
202 |
|
| Yes, perhaps |
136 |
|
| Neutral / unsure |
69 |
|
| No, there are better solutions |
68 |
|
| No, not at all |
84 |
|
Q: Should there be government incentives for companies that reskill their employees due to automation?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, definitely |
244 |
|
| Yes, but only for certain sectors |
86 |
|
| No, companies should bear the cost |
43 |
|
| I'm not sure |
65 |
|
Q: In your opinion, who should be responsible for creating jobs if automation leads to widespread job loss?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Government |
189 |
|
| Private sector |
112 |
|
| Joint responsibility of both |
298 |
|
| Others |
30 |
|
| I'm not sure |
105 |
|
Data privacy and automation
Q: Are you comfortable sharing personal data with online services to improve AI and enhance functionality?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, if it enhances the service |
116 |
|
| Yes, if data is anonymized |
74 |
|
| Maybe, depends on the service |
70 |
|
| No, unless I control the data |
88 |
|
| No, under no circumstances |
138 |
|
Q: How important is it for businesses to be transparent about their use of automation and AI?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Very important |
298 |
|
| Somewhat important |
97 |
|
| Neutral / unsure |
48 |
|
| Not very important |
13 |
|
| Not important at all |
21 |
|
Q: Are you aware of the data that AI systems collect from you on a daily basis?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, completely aware |
295 |
|
| Somewhat aware |
227 |
|
| Not sure |
123 |
|
| Not really aware |
101 |
|
| Not aware at all |
90 |
|
Q: Do you feel informed about the data AI systems collect from you?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, fully informed |
120 |
|
| Somewhat informed |
91 |
|
| Not informed, but would like to know more |
155 |
|
| Not informed and not concerned |
48 |
|
Q: How important do you think it is for AI systems to have an 'opt-out' option for data collection?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Very important |
270 |
|
| Somewhat important |
68 |
|
| Neutral |
54 |
|
| Not very important |
11 |
|
| Not important at all |
17 |
|
Q: In the context of automation, what level of data regulation do you think should be implemented?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Strict regulation |
161 |
|
| Moderate regulation |
155 |
|
| Minimal regulation |
62 |
|
| No regulation |
29 |
|
| I'm not sure |
85 |
|
Prediction of automation impact
Q: Do you think automation will overall have a positive or negative impact on the economy?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Positive |
225 |
|
| Negative |
134 |
|
| Both positive and negative |
467 |
|
| I'm not sure |
107 |
|
Q: Have you used an AI chatbot like ChatGPT before?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, frequently |
1191 |
|
| Yes, occasionally |
872 |
|
| Once or twice |
433 |
|
| Never |
398 |
|
Q: How satisfied are you with the performance of AI chatbots?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Very satisfied |
199 |
|
| Somewhat satisfied |
254 |
|
| Neutral |
222 |
|
| Somewhat dissatisfied |
100 |
|
| Very dissatisfied |
124 |
|
Q: Do you trust AI chatbots with handling sensitive information?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes, completely |
146 |
|
| Somewhat |
205 |
|
| No |
409 |
|
| I'm unsure |
124 |
|
Q: How do you see the role of AI chatbots evolving in the future?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| They will become more prevalent and versatile |
336 |
|
| They will stay roughly the same as now |
31 |
|
| Their usage will decrease due to privacy concerns |
32 |
|
| I'm unsure |
70 |
|
Miscellaneous
Q: What should we next work on developing for this website?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Automation related news |
46 |
|
| Educational resources |
62 |
|
| Email newsletter |
6 |
|
| Job comparison tool |
151 |
|
| User community forum |
19 |
|
| Other |
91 |
|
Q: How would you prefer we monetize the website?
| Option |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Ads on the website |
106 |
|
| Donations |
81 |
|
| Charge for advanced features |
21 |
|
| Merchandise sales |
20 |
|
| It shouldn’t be monetized |
52 |
|
| Sponsored newsletter |
24 |
|
| Other |
40 |
|