BGI Nexus Global AI Ethics & Safety Survey

 




About this survey

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, and the way we guide its growth will define our shared future. We want to hear your views on AI ethics, safety, and governance: how should AI evolve, and who should shape its direction?

The Nexus Project, a not-for-profit initiative under the SingularityNET Foundation, is dedicated to building Beneficial AGI - artificial general intelligence designed for the good of all. To achieve that goal, we are listening to people everywhere. This survey helps us understand global perspectives and values around AI, and how individuals like you want to be involved in shaping its future.

Your responses may inform research, policy discussions, and future collaborations with governments and academic institutions. They will also help guide how SingularityNET approaches AI development, safety, and governance.

Participation is anonymous unless you choose to stay involved or receive updates. Any personal information you share will remain strictly confidential and handled securely in line with GDPR. Only the project coordinators (Haley Lowy, Esther Galfalvi, and Vanessa Cardui) will have access to this data.

If you have questions or wish to withdraw identifiable data, such as your email address, within two weeks of submission, please email us. Anonymous responses cannot be withdrawn.

You can learn more and follow our updates at the BGI Nexus website.

Thank you for lending your voice to this global conversation. Together, we can help shape an ethical and inclusive future for AI.

1. How knowledgeable do you feel about AI?

 

2. Which of the following best describes your perspective on AI?

 

3. How well informed do you feel about AI ethics and policy at this moment?

 

4. How much influence do you think you personally have in shaping AI ethics and governance?

 

5. Who should be involved in deciding how AI is developed and governed? (tick any that apply)

 

6. Do you have any hopes or expectations for AI in the future? (e.g. functions it could fulfil or problems it could solve)

 

7. Do you have any concerns or fears about AI?

 

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What do you believe are the biggest ethical issues in AI and why?
(Ethics is about whether AI is used responsibly, treats people fairly, and does not negatively impact society.)

 

9. What do you believe are the biggest safety issues in AI and why?
(Safety is about making sure that systems work reliably, predictably, and without causing unintended physical, psychological, and economic harms)

 

10. How important do you think transparency is in AI development?

(Where transparency is about developers and AI companies being open about how the AI works)

 

11. What uses for AI are the most important to develop at this moment? (You can drag and drop options to new positions)

 

12. What AI project would you like to see developed, which you think would most benefit the world? (e.g. AI assistants, climate modelling, AI support for people who are differently abled...)

Be as specific as you like!

 

13. What criteria would you consider when deciding whether to support an AI project?

 

14. In your opinion, what are effective ways for the general public to have a say in decisions about how AI is developed and used?

 

15. Are there any other important issues related to AI that you believe should be considered?

(For example, impact on particular age groups, geographies, religions, gender orientations; how it affects your industry or profession; specific risks or ethical issues that have not yet been mentioned)

 

Now we would like to ask some general questions about you! We ask these questions to get an idea of the differences between groups, for example in different countries. As with all the other questions, you don’t have to answer these if you don’t want to.

16. How old are you?

 

17. What is your gender?

 

18. Which country do you live in?

 

19. How would you describe your ethnicity? For example, the ethnic group(s) that you identify with; the country or culture that you belong to. Your answer needn't fit with any established categories you have seen - please define yourself as you feel.

 

20. What level of education have you completed?

 

21. What is your employment status?

 

22. Which of these best describes your sector?

 

23. What is your job title? (e.g. ‘Secondary maths teacher’, ‘Head of department’, ‘Software engineer’)

 

24. Is any of your training based in an AI field? (including technical or non-technical training)

 

25. Where did you see this survey?

 

If you would like to be kept informed about the project, would like to know the results of the survey, or would like to hear about opportunities to participate, please provide your email address and we will add you to the mailing list.

Your email address will remain confidential and will not be shared or made public. We will never sell your information to third parties or identify you when we publish the results. You are under no obligation to give us your email.

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