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Indians and global citizens excited and nervous about AI in equal measure – displaying a paradox

A strong case for nationalism emerges with 73% citizens believing in the criticality of defending one’s nation in the face of criticism

Terrorism jumps up +11 points to sit as the 3rd biggest worry of Indians

Global south countries most buoyant; Peru, South Korea and Japan emerge most pessimistic markets
Inflation stays top global and local worry.

The survey also ranks issues facing every nation. And Indians continued to be concerned about inflation and unemployment the most. And were least worried about Covid19, social programmes and military conflicts.

World’s broadest survey covering 74% of world’s population and 90% of global GDP

Worry around unemployment and inflation further recedes among urban Indians
Crime and Violence, emerges world’s No.1 worry, displacing inflation to 2nd spot

Worry around unemployment (-6%) and inflation (-7%) recedes

Ipsos’ What Worries the World survey tracks public opinion on the most important social and political issues across 29 countries today, drawing on over ten years of data to place the latest scores in context.