Gallup survey of 37 countries: in 34, positive AI sentiment outweighed the negative; 90%+ of people in China and 66%+ in Nigeria say AI will improve daily life (Damien Cave/New York Times)

A Gallup survey across 37 countries reveals that positive sentiment towards AI generally outweighs negative views, with 34 of these countries showing this trend. Notably, over 90% of people in China and more than 66% in Nigeria believe AI will enhance daily life. The poll indicates that a majority of respondents are more curious or excited about artificial intelligence than they are scared or worried.