Gallup poll reveals widespread global AI optimism, not doom and gloom
THE SO WHAT
If 34 of 37 countries are net optimistic on AI while the U.S. is an outlier, global demand for AI products may outpace domestic sentiment. Multinationals should calibrate go-to-market and risk messaging by region instead of assuming U.S. skepticism is the default.
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