# China excited about AI, US wary; trust gap widens sharply 2026-08-14T15:04:46+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A new report reveals a stark divide in how China and the United States view artificial intelligence. According to Stanford University’s AI Index, 84 per cent of people surveyed in China said they were excited about AI, compared with just 38 per cent in the US. Trust in the technology also shows a major gap: the Edelman Trust Barometer found 72 per cent of Chinese respondents trusted AI, versus 32 per cent of Americans. The Times Now report attributes China’s enthusiasm to positive experiences with technologies such as mobile payments and food delivery. In contrast, many Americans associate the internet era with misinformation and social media harms, and now fear AI will eliminate white-collar jobs. Chinese policymakers frame AI as a productivity tool, though concerns over scams and deepfakes are widespread in both countries. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: AI, Bloomberg, China, Stanford University, United States Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/china-excited-about-ai-us-wary-trust-gap-widens-sharply/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/china-excited-about-ai-us-wary-trust-gap-widens-sharply/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.