93% of Chinese think AI will improve their lives — vs 36% of Americans, 0% of Europeans
alexmacgregor__ · x · 2026-11-09
A widely shared comparison of public optimism about AI: 93% of Chinese think AI will make their lives better, compared to 36% of Americans and 0% of Europeans.
No source is cited for the figures, but the stark gap highlights how differently the US, Europe, and China expect AI to shape society — broadly positive in China, divided in the US, and predominantly skeptical in Europe.
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