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Artificial intelligence: Majority say risks outweigh benefits Artificial intelligence: Majority say risks outweigh benefits
The growing global use of artificial intelligence (AI) models such as Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT has prompted widespread discussion about the technology’s benefits and risks — from productivity enhancements and scientific developments to job losses and security threats such as deepfakes. A clear majority of Australians (64%) say the risks of AI outweigh the benefits, a 12-point increase since the last time this question was asked in 2024. Only 34% of Australians say the potential benefits outweigh the risks. This trend holds uniformly across demographic groups, including age, education, and income level.
About the author
Charles Lyons-Jones
Charles Lyons-Jones is a Research Fellow in the Lowy Institute’s Foreign Policy and Public Opinion Program. He oversees the annual Lowy Institute Poll and the Global Diplomacy Index.
