GALLUP: AI OPTIMISM WINS IN 34 OF 37 COUNTRIES

The poll reveals significant regional variation in AI adoption attitudes. In China, over 90% of respondents believe AI will improve daily life. Nigeria follows with 66% expressing similar optimism. The broader finding shows that across most surveyed nations, people lean toward enthusiasm rather than concern about artificial intelligence development. Only three countries bucked the trend of positive sentiment dominating negative views. The results suggest public appetite for AI advancement globally, though confidence levels differ substantially by region. Gallup surveyed representative samples across the 37 countries to measure attitudes toward emerging AI technologies and their potential societal impacts. The data comes as AI systems continue rapid deployment across industries, from consumer applications to enterprise tools, making public perception increasingly relevant to policy discussions and corporate strategy.