A recent Ipsos survey commissioned by Google reveals a surge in optimism and excitement in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among Nigeria’s online population.
The study, titled, ‘Our Life with AI: From Innovation to Application’, is part of a global survey conducted across 21 countries.
According to the findings, 70 percent of Nigerian respondents have used generative AI in the past year, surpassing the global average of 48 percent.
The report said 87 percent of those surveyed expressed confidence in AI’s potential benefits, believing it outweighs its associated risks.
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Respondents were said to have also demonstrated strong expectations for AI’s impact on Nigeria’s economy and society.
For instance, 81 percent of respondents are optimistic about AI’s potential to positively transform the economy, while 90 percent believe the technology would revolutionise science and medicine — driving breakthroughs that could reshape both sectors.
According to the report, Kent Walker, Google’s president of global affairs, stated that AI is already improving lives in numerous ways, stressing that its potential continues to expand.
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“AI is starting to deliver magic at scale, making people’s lives easier and better,” he said.
“The more people use these tools, the more excited they get about the possibilities and the personal, professional, and scientific breakthroughs on the horizon.”
Google has long been at the forefront of AI development.
The company has consistently emphasised the importance of continued innovation, alongside responsible oversight, to ensure that AI benefits everyone.
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The Ipsos survey was conducted from September 17 to October 8, 2024, and included approximately 1,000 adults aged 18 and above.
Other countries where the survey was conducted, apart from Nigeria, include the United States, Brazil, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
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