Artificial intelligence is becoming part of daily routines worldwide, helping people explore ideas, prepare presentations, learn new skills and organize work. Yet a new Gallup study shows that frequent use does not automatically create full confidence in the technology.
Across 37 countries surveyed between April and July, attitudes toward AI revealed a nuanced global picture. In the United States, 68% of people who use AI every day said they still have concerns about its broader impact. Overall, 74% of Americans reported feeling worried about AI, while 36% expected it to mostly benefit the country.
Usage and confidence evolve differently
The study suggests that adoption, optimism and trust can develop at different speeds. Daily users are generally more likely to trust AI-generated results than occasional users, but confidence remains far from universal. In the US, 45% of daily users said they trusted AI results significantly.
Globally, the median share of respondents expressing strong trust in AI outputs was 36%. This points to a growing public interest in how AI systems can become more transparent, accurate and useful in everyday decisions.
Different expectations around the world
Several high-adoption markets expressed greater optimism. Singapore, where 46% of respondents reported daily AI use, stood out for positive expectations: more than 80% of AI-aware participants expected the technology to improve their everyday lives. China and Israel also showed strong confidence in AI's potential to support national progress and personal productivity.
Gallup found that curiosity was the most common reaction to AI in 34 of the 37 countries surveyed. Positive feelings were especially widespread in China, Singapore and Kenya, illustrating that the technology is increasingly viewed as a tool for discovery, creativity and new opportunities.
The findings underline a central reality of the AI era: people can use these tools regularly, recognize their potential and still seek greater reliability and clarity. As AI becomes more embedded in education, work and daily life, responsible design and digital literacy may play a defining role in building lasting public confidence.
