Do You Trust AI? Here's Why Half Of Users Don't
ComputerWorld, Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
A global study found that while 72% of people see AI as a useful tool, half don't trust its accuracy, citing concerns about safety, misuse, and insufficient regulation.
A recent, global KPMG and University of Melbourne study revealed that half of those surveyed said they don't trust AI to provide them with accurate responses.
Titled 'Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence,' the study involved a survey 48,340 people in 47 countries to explore the use of and views on AI.
The survey revealed that 54% of respondents are 'wary,' especially about the safety and societal impact of AI.
Despite mixed feelings, 72% accept AI as a useful technical tool. Trust and acceptance are lower in advanced economies (39% trust, 65% acc