Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 25, 2019
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April 25, 2019: Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters nationwide fear that automation and robots will eliminate needed jobs and create mass unemployment. A ScottRasmussen.com survey found that 47% disagree and believe that these technologies will create new types of jobs and provide good opportunities for workers.[1]
The percentage of people fearing that automation will lead to mass unemployment is up 12 points since November.
There is a big gender gap on this question. Sixty percent (60%) of men believe these new technologies will create different jobs that offer good opportunities. Sixty-four percent (64%) of women fear that automation and robots will lead to mass unemployment.
Despite these concerns, 31% consider it at least somewhat likely they will someday own a robot themselves. That total includes 48% of voters under 35 and just 10% of senior citizens.
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