40 percent of Finns believe that artificial intelligence will develop into a monster that escapes from human hands

In the opinion of a large part, artificial intelligence does not replace people, but makes work easier, for example by reducing boring tasks.

The production line of a cheap candy factory. Illustration image. Antti Mannermaa

KAKS – According to a survey by the Municipal Development Foundation, 65 percent of Finns approve of using artificial intelligence in routine work.

About four out of five Finns are also confident that artificial intelligence will not replace employees.

However, a large part of the population wants to limit more advanced artificial intelligence systems until their safety and ethics have been ensured.

About 40 percent of the survey respondents fear that technology will develop into a monster that will get out of human hands.

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