CNBC December 9, 2025
Ashley Capoot

Key Points

– Corporate leaders and investors are optimistic about the potential benefits of AI, while the general public remains less convinced, according to a report from Just Capital.

– Roughly 93% of corporate leaders and 80% of investors said they believe AI will have a net positive impact on society, compared to 58% of the general public.

– Nearly half of respondents from the general public said they think AI will replace workers and eliminate jobs.

Corporate leaders and investors are brimming with optimism about the potential of artificial intelligence to boost worker productivity, profitability and shareholder returns.

The general public remains unconvinced.

That’s according to a report published Tuesday by nonprofit group Just Capital, examining how different groups...

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