Poll Results
We run polls to explore public opinion on the impact of automation and AI on jobs, careers, and the future of work. Browse the results below.
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AI Chatbot Tools
Q: Do you trust AI chatbots with handling sensitive information?
Total votes: 884
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, completely
|
146 |
16.52 %
|
|
Somewhat
|
205 |
23.19 %
|
|
No
|
409 |
46.27 %
|
|
I'm unsure
|
124 |
14.03 %
|
Q: Have you used an AI chatbot like ChatGPT before?
Total votes: 4789
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, frequently
|
2253 |
47.05 %
|
|
Yes, occasionally
|
1330 |
27.77 %
|
|
Once or twice
|
648 |
13.53 %
|
|
Never
|
558 |
11.65 %
|
Q: How do you see the role of AI chatbots evolving in the future?
Total votes: 469
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
They will become more prevalent and versatile
|
336 |
71.64 %
|
|
They will stay roughly the same as now
|
31 |
6.61 %
|
|
Their usage will decrease due to privacy concerns
|
32 |
6.82 %
|
|
I'm unsure
|
70 |
14.93 %
|
Q: How satisfied are you with the performance of AI chatbots?
Total votes: 1576
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Very satisfied
|
333 |
21.13 %
|
|
Somewhat satisfied
|
450 |
28.55 %
|
|
Neutral
|
367 |
23.29 %
|
|
Somewhat dissatisfied
|
184 |
11.68 %
|
|
Very dissatisfied
|
242 |
15.36 %
|
Data privacy and automation
Q: Are you aware of the data that AI systems collect from you on a daily basis?
Total votes: 836
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, completely aware
|
295 |
35.29 %
|
|
Somewhat aware
|
227 |
27.15 %
|
|
Not sure
|
123 |
14.71 %
|
|
Not really aware
|
101 |
12.08 %
|
|
Not aware at all
|
90 |
10.77 %
|
Q: Are you comfortable sharing personal data with online services to improve AI and enhance functionality?
Total votes: 486
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, if it enhances the service
|
116 |
23.87 %
|
|
Yes, if data is anonymized
|
74 |
15.23 %
|
|
Maybe, depends on the service
|
70 |
14.40 %
|
|
No, unless I control the data
|
88 |
18.11 %
|
|
No, under no circumstances
|
138 |
28.40 %
|
Q: Do you feel informed about the data AI systems collect from you?
Total votes: 414
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, fully informed
|
120 |
28.99 %
|
|
Somewhat informed
|
91 |
21.98 %
|
|
Not informed, but would like to know more
|
155 |
37.44 %
|
|
Not informed and not concerned
|
48 |
11.59 %
|
Q: How important do you think it is for AI systems to have an 'opt-out' option for data collection?
Total votes: 420
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Very important
|
270 |
64.29 %
|
|
Somewhat important
|
68 |
16.19 %
|
|
Neutral
|
54 |
12.86 %
|
|
Not very important
|
11 |
2.62 %
|
|
Not important at all
|
17 |
4.05 %
|
Q: How important is it for businesses to be transparent about their use of automation and AI?
Total votes: 477
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Very important
|
298 |
62.47 %
|
|
Somewhat important
|
97 |
20.34 %
|
|
Neutral / unsure
|
48 |
10.06 %
|
|
Not very important
|
13 |
2.73 %
|
|
Not important at all
|
21 |
4.40 %
|
Q: In the context of automation, what level of data regulation do you think should be implemented?
Total votes: 492
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Strict regulation
|
161 |
32.72 %
|
|
Moderate regulation
|
155 |
31.50 %
|
|
Minimal regulation
|
62 |
12.60 %
|
|
No regulation
|
29 |
5.89 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
85 |
17.28 %
|
Education and skills for future
Q: Considering the rise of automation and AI, how has the importance of continuous learning and skill development changed for you?
Total votes: 535
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Now a top priority
|
158 |
29.53 %
|
|
Significantly more important now
|
140 |
26.17 %
|
|
Somewhat more important now
|
89 |
16.64 %
|
|
No change - learning always mattered
|
111 |
20.75 %
|
|
Not important - automation doesn't affect me
|
37 |
6.92 %
|
Q: Do you think the current education system is adequately preparing students for an automated future?
Total votes: 2418
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, definitely
|
118 |
4.88 %
|
|
Yes, somewhat
|
152 |
6.29 %
|
|
No, it needs improvement
|
1030 |
42.60 %
|
|
No, not at all
|
864 |
35.73 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
254 |
10.50 %
|
Q: What steps are you taking to protect your career from automation?
Total votes: 1426
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Learning new skills
|
626 |
43.90 %
|
|
Changing careers
|
108 |
7.57 %
|
|
Going back to school
|
68 |
4.77 %
|
|
Starting my own business
|
168 |
11.78 %
|
|
I am not taking any steps
|
334 |
23.42 %
|
|
Other
|
122 |
8.56 %
|
Q: Which human skill do you believe offers the most significant edge over machines?
Total votes: 1068
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Adaptability
|
83 |
7.77 %
|
|
Building Relationships
|
93 |
8.71 %
|
|
Collaboration
|
15 |
1.40 %
|
|
Communication Skills
|
47 |
4.40 %
|
|
Creativity
|
221 |
20.69 %
|
|
Critical Thinking
|
66 |
6.18 %
|
|
Emotional Intelligence
|
147 |
13.76 %
|
|
Empathy
|
149 |
13.95 %
|
|
Ethical Judgment
|
81 |
7.58 %
|
|
Innovation
|
37 |
3.46 %
|
|
Leadership
|
45 |
4.21 %
|
|
Problem-Solving
|
37 |
3.46 %
|
|
Other
|
47 |
4.40 %
|
Effects on employment and work culture
Q: Are you worried about the impact of automation on your children's future job opportunities?
Total votes: 1114
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Very worried
|
419 |
37.61 %
|
|
Somewhat worried
|
255 |
22.89 %
|
|
Neutral
|
201 |
18.04 %
|
|
Not very worried
|
102 |
9.16 %
|
|
Not worried at all
|
137 |
12.30 %
|
Q: How worried are you about automation affecting your job?
Total votes: 719
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Not worried at all
|
168 |
23.37 %
|
|
Slightly worried
|
141 |
19.61 %
|
|
Moderately worried
|
164 |
22.81 %
|
|
Very worried
|
192 |
26.70 %
|
|
Already affected
|
54 |
7.51 %
|
Q: Should automation replace human jobs, or assist humans in their jobs?
Total votes: 1589
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Replace
|
143 |
9.00 %
|
|
Assist
|
646 |
40.65 %
|
|
A balance of both
|
489 |
30.77 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
311 |
19.57 %
|
Miscellaneous
Q: How would you prefer we monetize the website?
Total votes: 344
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Ads on the website
|
106 |
30.81 %
|
|
Donations
|
81 |
23.55 %
|
|
Charge for advanced features
|
21 |
6.10 %
|
|
Merchandise sales
|
20 |
5.81 %
|
|
It shouldn’t be monetized
|
52 |
15.12 %
|
|
Sponsored newsletter
|
24 |
6.98 %
|
|
Other
|
40 |
11.63 %
|
Perceptions and attitudes toward automation
Q: Do you think the benefits of automation outweigh the risks?
Total votes: 726
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, definitely
|
197 |
27.13 %
|
|
Yes, somewhat
|
162 |
22.31 %
|
|
No, the risks are greater
|
97 |
13.36 %
|
|
No, they are too unpredictable
|
106 |
14.60 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
164 |
22.59 %
|
Q: What's your attitude toward automation?
Total votes: 608
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Extremely positive
|
129 |
21.22 %
|
|
Somewhat positive
|
149 |
24.51 %
|
|
Neutral
|
145 |
23.85 %
|
|
Somewhat negative
|
109 |
17.93 %
|
|
Extremely negative
|
76 |
12.50 %
|
Q: Which potential benefit of automation do you find most appealing?
Total votes: 1074
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Increased productivity
|
350 |
32.59 %
|
|
Safety improvement
|
110 |
10.24 %
|
|
Cost reduction
|
142 |
13.22 %
|
|
Availability of services 24/7
|
221 |
20.58 %
|
|
None
|
139 |
12.94 %
|
|
Other
|
112 |
10.43 %
|
Q: Which potential drawback of automation worries you the most?
Total votes: 1747
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Job loss
|
966 |
55.29 %
|
|
Privacy concerns
|
119 |
6.81 %
|
|
Increased wealth inequality
|
232 |
13.28 %
|
|
Dependence on technology
|
221 |
12.65 %
|
|
None
|
101 |
5.78 %
|
|
Other
|
108 |
6.18 %
|
Policy and responsibility
Q: Do you believe the government should regulate job automation?
Total votes: 735
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, strongly
|
308 |
41.90 %
|
|
Yes, but not too strictly
|
178 |
24.22 %
|
|
No, the market should decide
|
157 |
21.36 %
|
|
I'm unsure
|
92 |
12.52 %
|
Q: Do you trust tech companies to use AI responsibly?
Total votes: 1236
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, completely
|
138 |
11.17 %
|
|
Yes, mostly
|
185 |
14.97 %
|
|
Neutral / Unsure
|
252 |
20.39 %
|
|
No, not really
|
306 |
24.76 %
|
|
No, not at all
|
355 |
28.72 %
|
Q: In your opinion, who should be responsible for creating jobs if automation leads to widespread job loss?
Total votes: 734
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Government
|
189 |
25.75 %
|
|
Private sector
|
112 |
15.26 %
|
|
Joint responsibility of both
|
298 |
40.60 %
|
|
Others
|
30 |
4.09 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
105 |
14.31 %
|
Q: Should employers be responsible for reskilling/retraining employees when their jobs are automated?
Total votes: 693
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, completely
|
319 |
46.03 %
|
|
Yes, but partially
|
193 |
27.85 %
|
|
No, employees should self-educate
|
80 |
11.54 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
101 |
14.57 %
|
Q: Should there be government incentives for companies that reskill their employees due to automation?
Total votes: 438
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, definitely
|
244 |
55.71 %
|
|
Yes, but only for certain sectors
|
86 |
19.63 %
|
|
No, companies should bear the cost
|
43 |
9.82 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
65 |
14.84 %
|
Q: Would a Universal Basic Income be a good solution to potential job losses due to automation?
Total votes: 559
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, definitely
|
202 |
36.14 %
|
|
Yes, perhaps
|
136 |
24.33 %
|
|
Neutral / unsure
|
69 |
12.34 %
|
|
No, there are better solutions
|
68 |
12.16 %
|
|
No, not at all
|
84 |
15.03 %
|
Prediction of automation impact
Q: Do you think automation will overall have a positive or negative impact on the economy?
Total votes: 933
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Positive
|
225 |
24.12 %
|
|
Negative
|
134 |
14.36 %
|
|
Both positive and negative
|
467 |
50.05 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
107 |
11.47 %
|
Universal Basic Income
Q: Do you believe Universal Basic Income (UBI) would encourage people to invest more in education and skill development?
Total votes: 945
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, significantly
|
337 |
35.66 %
|
|
Yes, somewhat
|
229 |
24.23 %
|
|
No effect
|
109 |
11.53 %
|
|
Less investment
|
80 |
8.47 %
|
|
Much less investment
|
122 |
12.91 %
|
|
Unsure
|
68 |
7.20 %
|
Q: Do you support the implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in your country?
Total votes: 1142
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, strongly support
|
532 |
46.58 %
|
|
Yes, somewhat support
|
179 |
15.67 %
|
|
Neutral / Unsure
|
175 |
15.32 %
|
|
No, somewhat oppose
|
71 |
6.22 %
|
|
No, strongly oppose
|
185 |
16.20 %
|
Q: How do you think Universal Basic Income (UBI) would impact the job market?
Total votes: 682
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Increase entrepreneurship and innovation
|
208 |
30.50 %
|
|
Decrease motivation to work
|
201 |
29.47 %
|
|
Have minimal impact
|
36 |
5.28 %
|
|
Lead to higher wages due to reduced labor supply
|
66 |
9.68 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
112 |
16.42 %
|
|
Others (Please specify)
|
59 |
8.65 %
|
Q: If Universal Basic Income (UBI) were implemented, how would it affect your personal career choices?
Total votes: 835
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
I would continue working as usual
|
260 |
31.14 %
|
|
I would reduce my working hours
|
161 |
19.28 %
|
|
I would pursue a passion project or new career
|
366 |
43.83 %
|
|
Other (please specify)
|
48 |
5.75 %
|
Q: What is your primary reason for supporting or opposing Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
Total votes: 520
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Reduces poverty and income inequality
|
192 |
36.92 %
|
|
Encourages economic stability amidst automation
|
142 |
27.31 %
|
|
Concerns about funding and taxation
|
53 |
10.19 %
|
|
Belief it disincentivizes work
|
74 |
14.23 %
|
|
Others (Please specify)
|
59 |
11.35 %
|
Q: Which potential benefit of Universal Basic Income (UBI) appeals to you the most?
Total votes: 568
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Financial security for all citizens
|
199 |
35.04 %
|
|
Reducing poverty and homelessness
|
103 |
18.13 %
|
|
Simplifying welfare systems
|
31 |
5.46 %
|
|
Preparing for job automation impacts
|
99 |
17.43 %
|
|
No benefits
|
72 |
12.68 %
|
|
Others (Please specify)
|
64 |
11.27 %
|
Q: Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to support a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program?
Total votes: 1035
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Yes, for the greater good
|
410 |
39.61 %
|
|
Maybe, depends on the tax increase
|
213 |
20.58 %
|
|
No, taxes are already high
|
149 |
14.40 %
|
|
No, I oppose UBI
|
157 |
15.17 %
|
|
I'm not sure
|
106 |
10.24 %
|