Indians Least Aware of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Pew Survey

IN NEWS: Indians Least Aware of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Pew Survey

Survey Findings
- A Pew Research Center survey across 25 countries revealed that India ranks lowest in public awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Only 14% of Indians have “heard of or read a lot” about AI, while 32% have “read a little,” making a total awareness of 46%—the lowest among all surveyed nations.
Youth Awareness (Aged 18–34)
- Only 19% of Indians in the 18–34 age group are well-informed about AI—the second lowest among all countries surveyed.
Public Confidence in Regulation
- Despite low awareness, Indians expressed the highest confidence in the government’s ability to regulate AI effectively.
- This indicates a trust–knowledge gap where confidence in regulation exceeds understanding of the technology.
Comparative Context
- The 25-country median awareness is 81%, almost twice that of India.
- Countries such as the U.S., Japan, and the U.K. show higher awareness but more cautious optimism about AI.
- The findings point to a need for AI literacy and awareness initiatives in India.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): A field of computer science that enables machines to simulate human intelligence through learning, reasoning, and decision-making.
AI Literacy: Understanding AI concepts and their social, ethical, and economic implications.
Pew Research Center: A U.S.-based non-partisan organisation conducting global public opinion and demographic research.