Early Insights into AI’s Role in Shaping the Next Decade
The AI-Powered Future, revealing how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform everyday life. Polling over 6,500 early adopters across 13 global cities, the report provides a glimpse into the future of AI and its potential impacts.
AI and Major Life Decisions
According to the findings, early adopters anticipate that AI will be integral in making significant life decisions by the 2030s. Around 80% of respondents predict that AI simulations will assist in choices such as purchasing homes or stocks and making lifestyle changes based on health assessments. This trend highlights the growing reliance on AI for critical, personal decisions.
Diverging Views on AI’s Future Impact
The survey also uncovers a divide among early adopters. While some express excitement and optimism about AI’s potential, referred to as AI hopefuls, others are apprehensive, fearing the loss of control and autonomy. Despite the enthusiasm, more than 60% of even the most ardent supporters worry about not fully controlling AI’s influence on their lives. For skeptics, this concern rises to over 70%.
Innovators and AI: A Complex Relationship
The report suggests that future innovators may thrive by disregarding certain AI recommendations. About 58% of respondents believe that success in the 2030s might come from those who are willing to defy AI’s advice, reflecting a belief that human intuition and creativity will still play a critical role.
The Ten Trends Shaping the Future
The report identifies ten key trends that will define the AI landscape in the coming decade:
- Artificial Shoppers: 75% predict AI shopping assistants will eliminate traditional advertising, while big tech will use these assistants to influence purchases.
- Generative Fashion: AI is expected to set fashion trends, with 60% believing people will use plastic surgery to achieve AI-generated beauty standards.
- Sentient Screenplays: AI clones of friends may feature in movies, with 68% anticipating this innovative storytelling method.
- Human Digital Twins: AI will simulate various life scenarios, including marriages and potential divorces, according to 50% of respondents.
- Programmed Progeny: While AI could enhance technical skills in children, 74% worry it might undermine emotional and creative development.
- Govern by AI: Corporate AIs may surpass public AIs in intelligence, with 72% expecting challenges between societal and corporate AI systems.
- Empower-less Employees: AI may become essential for securing desirable job positions but could also strip work of meaning, with 67% expressing concern.
- Data Disorder: 75% believe new regulations will enable individuals to opt out of data collection, shaping a more controlled digital environment.
- AI Running Wild: Future AI systems might develop their own agendas, with 59% predicting difficulties in co-existing with increasingly autonomous AIs.
- Key Keepers: AI is expected to handle privacy and access, making traditional methods like password entry obsolete, with 70% supporting this shift.
Addressing Consumer Concerns
Michael Björn, Head of Research Agenda at Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab, remarks, Our report shows that early adopters have high expectations for AI, but also significant concerns about maintaining control over its impact. This underscores the need for AI developers to address consumer fears as they create future solutions, As AI continues to advance, the insights from this report will be crucial for understanding how technology will shape our lives in the 2030s.