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Americans are apparently less enamored of using artificial intelligence tools than are many foreigners.
A global survey conducted by Coveron, a cybersecurity firm, reveals that Americans are more conservative in their use of artificial intelligence tools compared to many other Western nations, indicating they establish clear boundaries for AI applications.
The international Coveron survey, polling 7,862 residents across eight Western countries, found that while one in four Americans consult AI for health questions and 37% for writing assistance, significantly fewer seek AI help for everyday tasks like career guidance (19%), travel planning (26%), financial guidance (17%), or legal advice (14%).
Contrary to national trends, Utah ranks third in the U.S. for overall AI usage at 35.7%, driven by its young workforce and growing tech sector. The survey also highlights AI's increasing role in mental health support for vulnerable populations, suggesting it is beginning to address traditional infrastructure gaps.
While a majority (52%) of AI users, including 53% of Americans, avoid sharing personal information, some Americans do share email addresses (17%), personal photos (13%), and location data (13%). Experts warn that even seemingly harmless shared information can increase vulnerability to scams, phishing, identity theft, or AI-powered social engineering attacks.
Tomas Sinicki of Coveron emphasizes the critical importance for users to understand what information they are disclosing to AI platforms and to whom, to mitigate potential security risks.