A survey across 11 advanced economies reveals that a majority of citizens support establishing an independent authority to regulate generative AI, with stronger backing in countries like the UK. Public tolerance for AI in the workplace depends significantly on its impact on jobs: strict regulation is favored when AI-driven job losses do not increase firm profits, but less so when new jobs are created or profits rise. The findings indicate broad public concern with the socio-economic distribution of AI’s benefits and risks, suggesting that regulatory frameworks should address labor-market impacts alongside safety and control issues.
https://www.socialeurope.eu/voters-want-ai-regulated-for-jobs-not-just-safety