Twenty-eight out of a hundred Hungarians would let their brains be directly connected to the internet

Artificial intelligence (AI)-controlled implants, an AI-based biometric system capable of predicting crime, and AI-based language learning applications. These are just three of the innovations introduced in recent years and already well-tested in use, which aim to make our lives better. How do Hungarians feel about artificial intelligence? How open are they to sharing their personal data with AI-based services? Do they think it is conceivable to colonize another planet? The results of the latest international representative survey now provide answers to these questions.

Today, there is almost no research area that does not involve AI developments. Although its social acceptance is growing, the widespread spread of the technology continues to be held back, among other things, by inadequate data protection regulations. This is also supported by the results of the Bosch Tech Compass international survey. 

For the second year in a row, respondents – both worldwide and in Hungary – consider AI to be the most decisive technology of the next decade. However, the answers given to data protection questions are surprising worldwide. Forty out of a hundred Hungarians would be willing to share their personal data with AI-based services if it promises greater convenience and a simpler life. Globally, this rate is even higher, 45 percent. It is particularly noteworthy that, similar to the international trend, 37 out of 100 Hungarians (36% globally) would share all their personal data in exchange for completely free, AI-supported healthcare. This clearly shows how great the demand is for technological developments in the field of healthcare. 

Another interesting aspect of the survey is that every third Hungarian (35 percent) would voluntarily participate in the colonization of another planet. And twenty-eight out of 100 would agree to have their brains directly connected to the internet. These data show similar proportions worldwide (36% and 30%). 

The attitude towards AI developments has shifted in a positive direction. While last year 39 percent, this year only 28 percent would use an AI assistant in everyday life, for example to manage their diary or do housework. At the same time, more and more people would turn to an AI doctor (44%, last year: 39%) or an AI psychologist (22%, last year: 18%).