According to a new survey by the IE University in Spain, 68% of European publics call on governments to take measures to limit the development of artificial intelligence to cope with the possible employment shocks. This proportion has increased by 18% compared to 2022, showing increasing public concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence technology. The survey shows that many people are worried that the widespread use of artificial intelligence will lead to the loss of large numbers of jobs, especially in manufacturing, services and finance, so they strongly demand that the government strengthen supervision.
At present, the EU is actively formulating a set of risk-grading artificial intelligence regulatory regulations aimed at balancing technological innovation with social risks. At the same time, the UK plans to hold an artificial intelligence security summit in Bletchley Park, inviting global experts and policy makers to discuss the regulatory framework of artificial intelligence. These measures reflect the importance governments attach to the potential risks of artificial intelligence, and also show that the international community is gradually forming a consensus on responding to this issue.
However, the survey also reveals a worrying phenomenon: Most European public still cannot accurately distinguish the difference between AI-generated content and real content. This cognitive gap presents huge challenges to the regulation of artificial intelligence, especially in areas such as disinformation and online fraud. Inadequate public discernmental ability may lead to the abuse of artificial intelligence technology, further exacerbating social problems.
Although artificial intelligence technology has shown great potential in the fields of healthcare, education and transportation, its potential impact on the job market cannot be ignored. Many experts believe that the government needs to develop corresponding social security policies and retraining plans while promoting technological innovation to help affected workers transition smoothly to new jobs. Only in this way can we ensure that the development of artificial intelligence truly benefits society, rather than exacerbating inequality and unemployment.
Overall, European public concerns about artificial intelligence reflect the complex relationship between technological progress and social stability. Governments, enterprises and the public need to work together to promote technological innovation while ensuring that their development is in line with the overall interests of society. In the future, how to find a balance between the regulation and application of artificial intelligence will become an important issue facing policy makers in various countries.