Christopher Honey

@chrishoney.bsky.social

1231 Followers 501 Following

Associate Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Johns Hopkins University. theoretical neuroscience; open-ended cognition; memory

Stacked bar titled "Will AI widen or narrow inequality?" over the next 10 years. Greatly increase 27%, somewhat increase 25%, not much 15%, somewhat decrease 10%, greatly decrease 8%, not sure 16%. In total 52% expect an increase vs 18% a decrease.

Bar chart titled "What Americans trust AI to do," percentage who trust AI a great deal or somewhat, ranked. Look up facts 67%, create art or music 57%, file taxes 42%,medical advice 37%, retirement savings 33%, be my co-worker 32%, teach my child 31%, emotional support or therapy 30%, drive my car 24%, decide my court case 19%.

Both parties support taxing AI and paying displaced workers," showing percent support by political affiliation (Republicans, Democrats,
Independents). Benefits for AI-displaced workers: 65 / 72 / 65. Digital dividend, a UBI funded by a tech tax: 52 / 60 / 52.

Grouped bar chart titled "Bipartisanship is not dead: everyone wants legal restrictions on AI," showing percent support by political affiliation (Republicans, Democrats, Independents). Human review of AI decisions: 83 / 80 / 77. Tell me when I'm talking to AI: 79 / 79 / 75. Ban AI impersonation: 75 / 76 / 74. Label AI-generated media: 71 / 71 / 69.

Bar chart titled "Positive feeling toward AI varies by experience, not by party," showing the percentage who feel positive about AI overall. By experience using AI: never used AI 12%, tried it a few times 24%, use it weekly 50%, skilled daily user 80%. By political party: Republicans 39%, Democrats 36% (nearly identical).