'AI & I - What Indian consumers feel about, and expect from AI in 2024' is a quantitative online survey, administered to 1000+ respondents across different age groups, that examines the attitude of people towards AI.
2. Everyday, we hear some news about AI. It’s a mix of
good and bad. Some say AI will solve all the world’s
problems, some say it will take our jobs. But, no one
asks me what I want it do for me as a person.
With this report, we aim to bring out that human
POV on AI. We asked people about their take on
this game-changing tech.
Read on to see some of the surprising things they said.
Methodology: A quantitative online survey conducted
with Indian consumers across different age groups.
Total Sample Size: 1,034 respondents
PEOPLE’S
VERDICT
Gender: 55% Female & 45% Male
Generations: Gen Z (18-25) - 30% Millennials (26-41) - 65% Gen X (42+) - 5%
3. Consumers see it as a serious business that will
create a lasting impact, not only on their lives,
but on society as a whole.
However, every generation and gender has
different feelings about it.
AIisnotyet
anothershiny
newtoylike
NFTsorthe
Metaverse.
5. realize the transformative powers of AI
6outof
10people
5% think AI is harmful for the
progress or well-being of human society.
35%think AI has numerous benefits.
We should try to get the most out of this new
technology, but tread cautiously.
60% say they are excited by AI and are
eager to see and experience its full potential.
Q. Which of the following statements best reflect your opinion about AI?
6. are excited enough to proactively keep
themselves updated about AI advances.
almost an equal number feel overwhelmed
by the speed of development and deployment.
About1in2
However
7. And, while there is an overriding feeling of
optimism and expectation, many are also concerned.
2outof5
think that developers should tread cautiously when it comes to AI implementation
10. 1in2wanttotreadcautiouslywithAI
47% Gen Z say that we should tread cautiously or
think that AI might have harmful effects (Gen Z - 315)
1in2don’twantAItohavedecision
makingpowers
48% Gen Z say that while AI should enhance life, it should
not take their decisions for them (Gen Z - 315)
However,
Gen Z, who are the users of AI, �
are conflicted, confused or unsure
11. Millennials, having experienced the transition into
the digital age, tend to be more enthusiastic about AI.
They value AI's convenience, personalization, and its
role in career opportunities and its social impact.
They are at the forefront of the AI revolution.
Gen Z, having grown up with technology as a constant
presence, seem less enthusiastic about AI. They often
have concerns about job displacement, and privacy
concerns are paramount. They've grown up in an era
of information overload, which make them more
discerning about the promises and potential risks of AI.
DifferentFolks,DifferentStrokes
These generational distinctions influence consumers’ attitudes toward AI, making it crucial for
marketing efforts to address their specific concerns and values, in order to effectively engage with them.
12. 66% men want to see AI reach its full potential,
while 45% women have reservations about AI.
56% men want complete AI adoption at the workplace,
while 52% women refuse to hand over any work-related
decision-making to AI.
2 in 3 AI should reach full potential (men)
56% total AI adoption at work (men)
52% no work-related decision-making to AI (women)
1 in 2 unsure about AI’s powers (women)
Whilemenseemtobeover-excited
towardsAI,womenaremoremeasured
andwatchfulintheirapproach
13. NewAgeTech,AgeOldIssue
These differences are products of socialization, cultural
expectations, and historical context. The poor representation
of women in AI development, and the subsequent male bias in
AI learning models that experts have been talking about, are
mirrored in women’s outlook towards AI. Females are
comparatively more "skeptical" & "indifferent", while men are
more likely to be "inspired“.
Promoting diversity and inclusivity in AI and technology fields,
providing equal educational opportunities, and addressing
bias and discrimination in AI systems, are important steps to
mitigate these differences and create a more balanced and
equitable outlook towards AI for all genders.
15. Real life application of AI, that enhance quality
of living, is what consumers think they should get.
Brands should not just stop at personalized
marketing using AI to appeal to consumers.
AI needs to be integrated into their products
and services to make an actual difference in
consumer experience.
Lifeenhancing
experiencesinstead
ofgimmicks
16. Consumersareclamoring
for‘personalsecurity’withAI
acrosscategories.
2 in 3 welcome AI-powered�home security
65% would welcome enhanced AI-powered home security.
2 in 3 want AI-enabled mobile phone authentication
67% want AI-enabled authentication & encryption in their
mobile phones.
4 in 5 desire car safety�& security with AI
80% want AI-powered safety & security systems in
their cars.
17. 66%desire AI-enabled Healthcare with
continuous monitoring of vitals that can detect
or predict diseases even before they manifest.
66%want AI enabled Home Security which
is facial recognition and biometric-based.
PersonalsecuritythroughAI
hastwokeypriorities:
Health&Home
2 in 3 prioritize both Healthcare and Home Security above any
other AI application in their lives
18. The ongoing conflicts around the world, and the
resulting economic uncertainties, coupled with the
harrowing experience of COVID-19, have brought
personal & financial safety to the forefront.
Consumers view the transformational potential of
AI as an opportunity to ensure their futures are safe
& secure with the help of this emerging technology.
AI–THENEW
BUZZWORD
INSAFETY
29. However,thereareimportant
generationaldifferences
Personalization
Brand & product
discovery
Priority Score
(Overall population)
Convenience
Security
Brand experience
Priority
Score
(Gen
Z
Over-indexation)
Product
maintenance
Brand &
product discovery
Priority Score
(Overall population)
Service
Language
Entertainment
Priority
Score
(Millennials
Over-indexation)
Gen Z: “I want AI to help me live life
the way I want, on my own terms.”
Gen Z prioritizes AI applications
that customize & personalize
the way they experience the world.
Millennials want AI to take over
menial tasks and help build new
connections.
Millennials: “I want AI to make my
life easier & more fulfilling.”
32. Data privacy emerging as the biggest bottleneck
in AI adoption.
There are clear no-go areas when
it comes to AI implementation.
Fears
aboutan
AItech-over
33. 58% men feel AI can easily exceed the human
levels of intelligence & capabilities within 2 years
92% want immediate regulations on AI, whether at
Global or India level
1 in 2 AI should reach full potential (men)
9 in 10 feel urgent need for regulation of AI
While there is excitement
about AI, there is an underlying
fear of AI becoming too
powerful if unregulated.
34. AI adoption by consumers across various categories
raises several data privacy concerns. Consumers
understand that using AI often involves sharing,
processing, and analysis of personal data.
Mydata
ismydata.
35. 64% are scared that if they start using AI, all their
data will be exposed to AI companies.
2 in 3 scared of sharing personal data with AI companies
3 in 5 worried about govt. abuse of data
7 in 10 apprehensive about companies
& brands exploiting personal data
70% are worried about companies misusing
the data they share.
62% are worried about governments misusing &
abusing AI-based surveillance systems.
Consumersareextremelyconcerned
aboutsharingtheirprivatedata
36. 3 in 5 willing to share anonymized data
2 in 3 millennials are willing to share personal data with brands they trust
61% willing to share data with AI, as long as it is
anonymized and cannot be linked back to them.
65% Millennials are willing to share data for customized
AI experiences with brands they trust.
AIcompaniesand
brandsneedtogive
consumersthechoice
ofsharingtheirdata
togaintheirtrust
37. Apartfromprivacy,thereare
largerconcerns,whichmightlead
tosocio-political&economictensions
Personal
privacy
violations
Overtaking humans in
creative fields like
writing, art, etc.
Apprehension Score
(Overall population)
AI taking important
household decisions
(e.g. budget allocation)
Loss of jobs
due to AI
automation
AI-powered surveillance
Increased
hacking by terrorists
Social
manipulation
by Governments
or brands
through AI
algorithms
AI taking
decisions that
impact on a
national scale
(e.g. national
security, yearly
budget)
Apprehension
Score
(Gen
Z
Over-indexation)
Apprehension Score
(Overall population)
Apprehension
Score
(Millennials
Over-indexation)
Gen Z: “Will AI replace me in the
job market?” “How does AI impact
me personally?”
Gen Z is extremely worried about
how AI with affect their future.
Millennials are worried about
misuse of AI by humans.
Millennials: “We need to prevent
AI from falling into hands of
bad actors.”