58% Indians consider AI to be the most relevant technology in future: Bosch

Around 58% Indians consider artificial intelligence (AI) to be the most relevant technology in the future, up by 17 percentage points since 2023, according to Bosch Tech Compass Survey 2024.

80% of people in India and 73% globally advocate about generative AI being as relevant as the rise of the internet, the survey finds.

With 64% of global respondents ranking artificial intelligence as the most influential technology in the near future, the report reveals a strong sense of optimism among Indians, 76% of whom personally feel prepared for the upcoming era of AI-led interventions.

Conducted across Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the Bosch Tech Compass Survey aims to explore global perspectives on emerging technologies.

"The survey reflects India’s increasing acceptance and enthusiasm towards emerging technologies like AI. India is keen on AI-powered solutions across diverse sectors such as sustainability, mobility, manufacturing, and even daily life," says Guruprasad Mudlapur, president of the Bosch Group in India.

81% of Indians and 71% of global respondents feel that technological progress shall be key to combating climate change. Indians strongly believe in the transformative potential of technology in addressing environmental challenges, underscoring the nation's commitment to leveraging technological solutions for sustainable development.

Enhanced safety emerged as the most resonant sentiment amongst Indians (51%) and global (60%) respondents, when it comes to AI-powered integrations in mobility. 48% of Indians also expect AI-driven solutions to facilitate easier and seamless parking. Among other benefits of AI, global respondents focused on reduced fuel consumption/ greater range (54%) and ADAS features enabling alternative activities while driving (34%).

79% Indians agree on the mandatory labelling of AI content, a belief which echoes strongly across all the geographies surveyed (82%). Bosch is calling for mandatory labelling on any AI-generated content to transparently state its machine origin. This approach fosters transparency, reinforces accuracy, and empowers users to scrutinize and cite the source of AI-generated information.

From 70% Indians trusting AI chatbots over acquaintances for solutions, to 62% showing willingness to see AI as stand-up comedians and 73% agreeing to follow AI recommendations for career path, the survey reflects India’s unique interest to integrate AI into daily life experiences.

While Indians expect emerging technologies like 5G (48%) and AI (46%) to have a positive effect on society, there are concerns around the negative impact of humanoid and service robots as well. 56% Indians stressed on the need for education to get prepared for AI and implement it responsibly. The nuanced understanding of complexities around advanced technologies reflects the need for its responsible deployment in the future.