Technology and Privacy
Asia Pacific consumers torn between embracing AI and fears of privacy erosion: report
AI is transforming lives across the Asia Pacific, with 68% of consumers believing it improves the world—a sentiment higher than the global average. Yet, this tech optimism is met with deep privacy concerns, as 70% of users worry about how their data is collected and used. In countries like the Philippines, this anxiety peaks, with 86% expressing digital privacy concerns. Surprisingly, even tech-savvy Gen Z shows nostalgia for pre-digital times, with 57% wishing they’d grown up in their parents’ era. The future of AI in Asia lies in balancing innovation with privacy and emotional connection, making technology work for people, not just progress.
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