A recent study by BSI, a global business improvement and standards company, reveals growing public confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) in India. According to the research, 55% of respondents believe AI could take over aspects of their jobs, a significant jump from 37% in 2023. The study also highlights that 53% of Indians think AI could handle the more menial tasks in their roles, a sharp rise from just 10% last year. Moreover, 62% expect to be working alongside AI “colleagues” by 2050, the highest rate among the countries surveyed.
Despite this optimism, concerns about AI persist. Over 65% of Indian respondents believe there should be a standardized system for reporting inaccuracies in AI tools, while 61% express concerns about privacy when interacting with AI technologies. These insights are part of BSI’s report, *Innovating for our Future: AI, Quantum, and an All-Electric Connected Society*, which explores public perceptions of future technological advancements.
Indians are particularly optimistic about the future of technology, with 34% predicting the arrival of flying personal vehicles and 35% envisioning robot police officers. By 2055, 52% believe AI will match or surpass human capabilities, while 48% foresee fully autonomous vehicles becoming commonplace. Other expected innovations include anti-aging drugs (42%) and space-based solar power (50%).
Additionally, support for a fully connected, all-electric society is strong in India, with 89% backing this transition, despite concerns about data sharing. Many believe such a shift could improve services for those with specific care needs and enhance public transport reliability while reducing emissions.
However, while confidence in AI is growing, global awareness of advanced technologies like quantum computing remains low. Only 49% of respondents feel governments and experts are effectively communicating the opportunities and risks of supercomputing, and just 43% believe the benefits of quantum computing outweigh the risks. Concerns about increased technological dependence (38%) and environmental impacts (36%) persist globally.
