Survey Shows Emerging Markets Trust AI the Most

Where AI Is Growing Fast — And Trusted More

Let’s break down what’s really going on.

In countries like India, Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Vietnam, AI tools are being adopted rapidly — not just by tech elites, but by teachers, students, small business owners, and public service workers.

Here, AI is helping:

• Translate languages in real time
• Improve crop management
• Provide access to education where teachers are scarce
• Deliver low-cost diagnostics for healthcare

In these regions, AI isn’t some philosophical debate. It’s a tool — and it works.

And that’s the key. In places where the infrastructure is lacking, AI fills the gap. It becomes visible progress. So naturally, people trust it.

In Developed Nations, Trust Is Slipping

Now let’s flip the map.

In the U.S., Canada, Germany, Japan, and Australia — the picture is different.

Yes, AI is everywhere. Yes, ChatGPT and similar tools are used by millions. But trust levels have dropped compared to just a couple years ago. According to the same survey:

• 58% of respondents globally still say they don’t trust AI
• In developed nations, that number climbs even higher

Why?

Because for many users in these countries, AI feels less like a helper and more like a threat — to jobs, privacy, and autonomy. People are worried about:

• Mass layoffs from AI-driven automation
• Data being harvested without consent
• Algorithms making decisions with zero transparency

And unlike in emerging economies, where the tech fills voids, in advanced economies, AI is often replacing something that already works — or worse, someone’s job.

The Post-ChatGPT Effect: More AI, Less Trust

Interestingly, the survey also suggests that trust in AI has dropped overall since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022.

Even though large language models like GPT have made AI more visible — and in many cases more useful — they've also brought AI closer to sensitive areas:

• Writing college essays
• Mimicking voices
• Generating deepfakes
• Replacing humans in creative and knowledge work

This proximity makes people nervous. And with almost daily headlines about AI risks, it's no wonder public confidence is shaky.

AI Usage Is Still Growing — Everywhere

Despite the trust gap, AI usage is surging globally.

According to the report:

• Two-thirds of people surveyed said they use AI regularly
• That includes personal assistants, auto-translation tools, and AI features inside workplace apps
• 83% of respondents believe AI will bring major benefits, especially in education, healthcare, and productivity

So yes, people may be uneasy. But they’re also logging in and using it every day.

What This Means for Governments and Tech Companies

The takeaway from this survey isn’t just academic. It’s strategic.

If you're a government or a tech company trying to push AI into public services or markets, the level of trust in your region matters.

In emerging markets:

• There’s a window of opportunity to build AI into healthcare, education, finance, and logistics
• Governments may face less pushback when implementing national AI strategies

In developed countries:

• Public trust will need to be earned — and protected
• This means clearer transparency, explainable AI, and strong regulation

Because once trust is lost, it’s incredibly hard to win back — especially with tech.