2 out of 3 Americans cannot distinguish AI voices from real voices

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A survey of 1,000 Americans has revealed attitudes and concerns toward AI technology. The survey found that most Americans cannot tell the difference between AI voices and real voices — when asked whether a human voice was real or AI-generated, 2 out of 3 respondents incorrected identified the authentic human voice as AI. Moreover, 81% of Americans are concerned about potential implications of AI voice cloning.

The top threats Americans are concerned about include:

Manipulation and deception (69%)
Identity theft (60%)
Privacy concerns (47%)
Data misuse (44%)
Job displacement (27%)

26% of Americans are wary about AI voice technology; additionally, more and more Americans worrying that AI may influence elections. Perhaps as a result, 64% of those surveyed believe AI education should be added into school curriculums.

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