The Latest UN Report Says, Global Trust in AI Splits as China Leads, West Drags Behind

A new United Nations survey released today shows sharp divides in how people across the world view artificial intelligence. While China and many developing countries embrace AI’s rise, public trust in wealthier nations has dipped, especially across Europe and North America.

The report, based on feedback from over 7,000 people across 142 countries, found that more than 60% of Chinese respondents felt AI would improve their lives. In contrast, fewer than half of people in high-income countries said the same. In the US, many worry about job losses, privacy, and misinformation. Europeans cite bias and corporate control as major concerns.

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The UN gathered these responses as part of its Digital Public Infrastructure push, which aims to balance innovation with safety in how nations adopt emerging tech. China’s higher trust levels align with government efforts to promote AI across sectors, from finance to education, often with fewer public debates or regulations slowing things down.

In lower-income countries, people see AI as a tool for economic opportunity and better access to services. Many believe it could improve health care, education, and farming. But in richer nations, where automation is already disrupting workforces, optimism often fades.

The report didn’t make recommendations. But it makes one thing clear: global views on AI aren’t moving in sync. As policymakers race to build new rules, they face one more challenge i.e., people across the planet simply don’t see AI the same way.

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