General · 19 May 2026

57% public expect AI job losses cause unrest

Many people worry about future employment, as job losses from artificial intelligence could lead to civil unrest. A King's College London survey found 34% of university students believe this, with over half expecting job losses to be worse than a typical recession. Overall, 57% of the public anticipate widespread unemployment due to AI.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 May 2026 at 3:37

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