Bosch’s third annual Tech Compass Survey has highlighted the relevance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of change worldwide. Reportedly conducted across Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, United Kingdom, and United States, the Bosch Tech Compass survey aims to explore global perspectives on emerging technologies, encompassing people’s attitudes, beliefs, expectations, concerns, among others.
According to an official release, with 64% of global respondents ranking AI as the most influential technology in future, the report revealed that 76% of Indians feel prepared for the era of AI led interventions. From what it’s understood, 81% of Indians and 71% of global respondents feel that technological progress shall be key to combating climate change. It’s believed that enhanced safety emerged as the most resonant sentiment amongst Indians (51%) and global (60%) respondents, when it comes to AI powered integrations in mobility. 48% of Indians also expect AI driven solutions to facilitate parking.
Moreover, 79% of Indians seem to agree on the labelling of AI content, a belief which echoes across all the geographies surveyed (82%). From 70% of Indians trusting AI chatbots over acquaintances for solutions, to 62% showing willingness to see AI as stand-up comedians and 73% agreeing to follow AI recommendations for career path, the survey has shown India’s interest to integrate AI into daily life experiences. While Indians expect emerging technologies such as 5G (48%) and AI (46%) to have a positive effect on society, there are understood to be concerns around the negative impact of humanoid and service robots as well. Reportedly, 56% of Indians stressed on the need for education to get prepared for AI and implement it responsibly.
“I think the survey reflects India’s acceptance and enthusiasm towards emerging technologies such as AI. I believe India is keen on AI-powered solutions across sectors including sustainability, mobility, manufacturing, and even daily life,” Guruprasad Mudlapur, president, Bosch Group in India, and managing director, Bosch Limited, said.
