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PublishedSeptember 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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AI is feared globally as the destroyer of jobs

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Pew Research has published a new global survey that sheds light on how people view AI, including its impact on jobs, life in general, and income inequality. The survey questioned 42,151 people across 37 countries from February 8th to May 13th - well ahead of recent apocalyptic warnings. A majority s
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