AI BriefingStudy on the Gap in Risk Perception Between AI Experts and the Public
Key point
AI experts and the public have different value judgment criteria regarding the risks and benefits of AI.
Details
A study has been published analyzing differences in perception of AI's capabilities and impact between German AI experts (N=119) and the general public (N=1,110) through 71 scenarios.
The study found that AI experts predicted higher likelihood of AI occurrence than the public, rated risks lower and benefits higher, and showed a more positive attitude toward AI overall.
In particular, the two groups showed a fundamental difference in how they made value judgments:
- AI experts: Primarily judged value based on perceived benefits.
- General public: Placed greater weight on perceived risks when evaluating value.
This perception gap warns that public risk-related priorities may be overlooked in AI research and implementation, potentially resulting in 'procrustean AI' that does not align with societal needs.
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