AI and Human Enhancement: Americans’ Openness Is Tempered by a Range of Concerns
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Many Americans who are highly religious and identify with certain Christian traditions express discomfort with human enhancement.
As artificial intelligence plays a growing role in the everyday lives of people around the world, views on AI’s impact on society are mixed.
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