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Global AI Optimism Divided: Africa and Asia Lead

3/20/2026

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  • A study by Anthropic finds a significant divide in perceptions of AI benefits, with optimism higher in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia than in Western Europe and North America.
  • The study surveyed about 81,000 people.
  • Twenty-two point three percent expressed concerns about job displacement due to AI.
  • Analysts warn that AI gains may disproportionately benefit knowledge-sector workers while threatening more vulnerable jobs.