Pew: 76% in Australia and South Korea expect AI to reduce jobs; US at 71%
adariostrange · x · 2026-11-06
A MARS Magazine chart of Pew Research Center's June 2026 survey (26 countries) shows widespread pessimism about AI and jobs: 76% in Australia and South Korea expect fewer jobs, 71% in the US, 68% in Greece. Pakistan is the outlier with only 45% expecting fewer jobs and 22% expecting more. "Not sure" responses run 11-38% across countries.
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