UK public sets limits on AI autonomy as security concerns persist

A nationally representative survey of 2,000 UK adults, commissioned by cybersecurity PR agency Eskenzi PR and conducted by Censuswide, found that 84% would be comfortable giving an AI agent moderate, low or no control over their day-to-day lives. More than a third (34%) would not give one any control at all. AI agents can carry out tasks on a user’s behalf, potentially including booking travel, managing diaries, making purchases and accessing connected accounts.