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Are skepticism and moderation dominating attitudes toward AI‐based technologies?

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  • Simona‐Vasilica Oprea
  • Ionut Nica
  • Adela Bâra
  • Irina‐Alexandra Georgescu

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AI advancements are poised to substantially modify human abilities in the foreseeable future. They include the integration of Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs) to augment cognitive functions, the application of gene editing, and the utilization of AI‐powered robotic exoskeletons to enhance physical strength. This study employs a comprehensive analytical framework combining factor analysis, clustering, ANOVA, and logistic regression to investigate public attitudes toward these transformative technologies. Our findings reveal three distinct clusters of public opinion reflecting varying optimism and concern toward AI technologies. Cluster 1 (1574 participants) held a positive view with high excitement while Cluster 2 (1334 participants) showed a balanced stance. Cluster 3 (2199 participants) expressed heightened concern despite some excitement. Notably, regional disparities, particularly between urban and rural participants, emerge as a prominent factor influencing these attitudes (ANOVA, F = 15.2, p

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  • Simona‐Vasilica Oprea & Ionut Nica & Adela Bâra & Irina‐Alexandra Georgescu, 2024. "Are skepticism and moderation dominating attitudes toward AI‐based technologies?," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 83(3), pages 567-607, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:83:y:2024:i:3:p:567-607
    DOI: 10.1111/ajes.12565
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