# Gallup survey finds positive AI sentiment in 34 of 37 countries

Digest AI · Society & Work · published 2026-09-23T11:00:01Z

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## Summary

gallup conducted a poll across 37 countries to gauge public attitudes toward artificial intelligence. respondents were asked whether they felt curious, excited, scared, or worried about AI.

the results show that in 34 of the 37 nations, curiosity or excitement outweighed fear or worry. 90%+ of people in china and 66%+ in nigeria say AI will improve daily life, while the remaining three countries displayed mixed or negative sentiment. the findings suggest a generally optimistic global outlook on AI, with notable regional variation.

## Key points

- gallup surveyed public attitudes toward ai in 37 countries.
- in 34 countries, curiosity or excitement about ai outweighed fear or worry.
- 90%+ of people in china and 66%+ in nigeria say ai will improve daily life.

## Why it matters

Broad optimism about AI can drive consumer adoption and influence policy, while regional differences highlight markets where education or regulation may be needed.

## Sources

1. [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](https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/world/ai-gallup-poll.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DVE.YqAd.JnPw-sQidvkd) (nytimes.com, 2026-09-23)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Gallup survey finds positive AI sentiment in 34 of 37 countries", 23 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/gallup-survey-finds-positive-ai-sentiment-in-34-of-37-countries

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