Driverless cars were an idea long thought of with innovation in technology. They were expected to reduce road accidents and traffic congestion and increase accessibility. However, a driverless car experiment in San Francisco didn’t go according to expectations leaving questions about the safety of driverless cars in the air. Real Research conducted a survey on driverless cars after the failure of the San Francisco experiment, to see what the public had to say. Here are the results from the survey.
Highlights:
🔹63.25% were comfortable with the idea of driverless cars sharing the road with human-driven vehicles.
🔹Adoptive AI shows potential for reducing traffic congestion, said 46.57%
🔹Almost half (42.27%) said driverless cars have the potential to reduce accidents compared to human-driven vehicles.
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Read Full Insight: 63.25% Were Comfortable With Driverless Cars Sharing the Road With Human-Driven Vehicles
Balancing respect for diverse religious beliefs with the preservation of a neutral, secular environment is crucial. One such effort to uphold secularism in state-run schools is evident in the French government’s ban on the abaya, a garment worn by some Muslim women, in these institutions, citing concerns about preserving secular values. However, this ban has stirred conflict within society, with leftists criticizing it as “inherently racist” and rightists fervently supporting it in the name of upholding strict secularism, often referred to as “Laïcité.” Real Research conducted a survey on the topic to see what the public had to say; here are the results from the survey.
Highlights:
🔹58.86% supported France for banning abayas in schools
🔹Nearly 51% argued that this ban reinforces France’s commitment to secularity
🔹This ban is another sign of Islamophobia, reckoned 47.34%
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Full Insight: France Banning Abaya in Schools Is a Sign of Islamophobia, Say 47%
Donald Trump has been charged over efforts to overturn the 2020 election defeat in the state of Georgia. This is the first time in political history that a former US president faces criminal charges. Real Research conducted a survey on the topic to see what respondents had to say. Here are the results from the survey.
Highlights:
🔹Imprisonment is the most probable outcome of the 2020 election fraud charges against Trump, said 41.52%
🔹60.62% are willing to see Donald Trump’s televised trial.
🔹Nearly half (49.88%) believe the 2020 election fraud charges against Trump will probably impact his candidacy for the 2024 elections.
75% Are Concerned About the Number of Donald Trump’s Criminal Charges
The United Kingdom (UK) is trying to protect children and young people, and an Online Safety Bill is currently being debated in Parliament. The bill proposes that encrypted messages can be read and handed over to law enforcement if a child’s safety is a concern. The bill lays down some strict rules with high financial penalties for tech firms if they don’t comply. Real Research conducted a survey about the UK’s proposed bill. Here are the results from the survey.
Highlights:
🔹Over 50% said that the impact of the UK’s new Online Safety Bill on the tech industry is seen as a concern.
🔹The UK must find a balance between regulation and innovation, said by 62.58%
🔹49.35% said that a lack of sufficient understanding of technology could lead to regulation that doesn’t address the complexities of the industry.
UK’s Online Safety Bill’s Impact on the Tech Industry Is Seen as a Concern by 50.82%
Sam Altman, the creator of OpenAI, introduced his new crypto venture, Worldcoin (WLD), which has stirred significant controversy with its iris-scanning technology designed to distinguish humans from robots in the AI era. However, global criticism surged when the project revealed its aim to store biometric IDs, raising valid concerns about potential risks, privacy, and ethical implications. Real Research conducted a survey to gauge the hype, controversy, fascination, and skepticism surrounding Worldcoin. Watch this video for a detailed insight into the survey results.
Highlights:
🔹39.97% of respondents planned to get the WLD tokens through iris scanning.
🔹35.63% were concerned about Worldcoin’s privacy.
🔹42.91% believed that Worldcoin would likely continue to expand, regardless of the controversies it faces.
45.04% Believe Biometric Data Collection by Worldcoin Could Potentially Be Misused
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has shared that tens of thousands of online grooming crimes have been recorded and the numbers have increased by more than 80% in the last four years.
Grooming is the act of building a relationship with a young person so the perpetrator can manipulate and abuse the victim. In the UK, there have been more than 34,000 offenses since 2017 according to data from 41 UK police forces. This increased rate of online grooming cases is concerning to society.
Highlights:
🔹Tech companies should access the content of private messages if child safety is concerned, said 92%
🔹More than half (58.31%) believed MPs’ decision will be in favor of the Online Safety Bill.
🔹68.13% anticipated lower rates of online grooming cases if the MPs passed the bill.
Tech Companies Should Access Private Messages if Child Safety Is Concerned, Says 92%
The U.K. boasts world-renowned universities and attracts numerous international students seeking promising futures through education. Yet, concerns have risen over the prevalence of subpar courses burdening students and taxpayers while failing to yield decent job prospects. In response, the U.K. government is taking action to restrict enrollment in such “rip-off degrees” marked by high dropout rates, inadequate employment outcomes, and significant student debt.
In light of these developments, Real Research conducted a survey to gauge public sentiment regarding the U.K.’s initiative to limit student enrollment in low-quality university courses.
Highlights:
🔹46.94% says a university course is of poor quality if it has a low proportion of students going on to professional jobs.
🔹47.91% agree that if some courses are of poor quality, they should be stopped entirely.
🔹45.2% believed putting limits on underperforming degrees will mean those courses will then improve.
34.61% Say When Compared To Graduate Pay, Courses With Expensive Tuition Fees Is Of Poor Quality
In an unexpected twist, tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg engaged in a cage match challenge that unfolded on social media. Zuckerberg initially accepted Musk’s challenge, only to later accuse Musk of not taking it seriously and calling off the bout. Although the match never took place, Real Research conducted a survey on the topic to see what the public thought about the matter. Check the findings of the survey below:
Highlights:
🔹39.05% believed Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg cage fight was playful banter.
🔹Majority of respondents (65.71%) were interested in watching the cage match.
🔹35.35% believed Mark Zuckerberg would win if the match were to happen.
39.05% Believed the Cage Match Between Musk and Zuckerberg Was a Playful Banter