In 2024, 52% of Australians said the potential risks of AI outweigh the potential benefits to society.

The growing global use of artificial intelligence (AI) models such as Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT has prompted widespread discussion about the technology’s benefits and risks — from productivity enhancements and scientific developments to job losses and security threats such as deepfakes. A clear majority of Australians (64%) say the risks of AI outweigh the benefits, a 12-point increase since the last time this question was asked in 2024. Only 34% of Australians say the potential benefits outweigh the risks. This trend holds uniformly across demographic groups, including age, education, and income level.