YouGov poll: 59% of Brits view AI companies unfavorably

A YouGov survey found 59% of UK citizens have an unfavorable opinion of AI companies, worse than energy utilities (54%), arms manufacturers (52%) and Big Tech (50%). Negative sentiment is strongest among those who rarely use AI: 69% among ex-users and 76% among non-users.

• 59% of Brits view AI companies negatively, versus 50% for Big Tech
• Among daily AI users, positive sentiment is 41% vs 34% negative
• Ex-users of AI show 69% unfavorable, non-users 76%
• 38% of UK adults say AI brings more risks than benefits