{
  "id": 14444245,
  "title": "Men are more likely to claim to know about artificial intelligence, even in non-existent people, according to a Harvard study.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/men-are-more-likely-to-claim-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:07:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/hacksgr/men-are-more-likely-to-claim-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence-even-in-non-existent-people-1mlk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent Harvard study delves into public perception of artificial intelligence (AI), examining how it varies across genders and with the inclusion of fictional figures. Analyzing responses from over 5,400 Americans, the study found that men were significantly more likely to claim familiarity with notable AI figures, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. When non-existent individuals were added to the list, 53% of men confidently claimed to know them, compared to 53% of women for the same nonexistent figures. This trend was mirrored among women, with 40% of them asserting knowledge of the fabricated names. The study also highlighted that men tend to engage more frequently with AI and answer knowledge-based questions correctly, but the error rates were identical for both genders. However, women demonstrated a greater tendency to express uncertainty, averting an average of 3.3 uncertain questions, whereas men averaged 2.3. In terms of media representation, men were prominently featured in headlines, appearing over 14 times more often than women in a comprehensive year of reporting. Despite this disparity, only 53% of experts quoted in the media were women, while AI typically accounts for around 29% of the field. Concern dominated the emotional landscape of AI perception for both men and women, but women expressed more anxiety and fear, while men demonstrated higher enthusiasm and curiosity.",
  "summary": "A new Harvard study examining AI perception across more than 5,400 Americans reveals notable disparities in recognition, media representation, and confidence. The survey details how respondents perceived real and fabricated figures, alongside broader industry data on expert quoting and headlines. According to data released by Harvard researchers on Wednesday, 73% of men said they knew OpenAI CEO…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}