Nearly everyone has tried AI – in fact, a new national consumer survey by Howdy.com discovered 96% have tried it. What’s the verdict?
According to the survey, mixed:
- 86% use AI currently, nearly all who use it find it useful
- 51% say it’s overhyped; 54% are unwilling to pay to use it
- 1 in 3 trust AI above social media; 1 in 5 trust it above government agencies
- 77% say AI makes people lazy; 57% say it reduces critical thinking
Americans primarily use AI to search for information and compare products; 42% consult it for health or mental health advice. Given the option between investing in AI or manpower, 68% are betting on people over machines.
