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What 81,000 people want from AI
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A survey involving 81,000 Claude users from 159 countries and 70 languages gathered insights on AI usage, aspirations, and concerns. This study is considered the largest and most multilingual qualitative research on public perceptions of AI.
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- Praise: AI significantly accelerates business processes, as evidenced by a contractor using Claude Code to achieve remarkable development speeds.
- Praise: One user reported completing a six-year scientific project in just five weeks with the help of AI, showcasing its potential to drastically reduce time-to-results.
- Praise: AI provides not only practical solutions but also emotional support, helping individuals cope during crises, which highlights its multifaceted applications.
- Concern: The research presented may be biased, as it originates from a company that produces AI agents, raising concerns about the objectivity of the findings.
- Concern: Some comments suggest that the survey reflects a limited understanding of what entrepreneurs truly need, likening it to asking for a 'faster horse' instead of innovative solutions.