For the first time, the “Our Society” Panel’s regular survey conducted in late March and early April 2026 included questions regarding the Czech public’s knowledge, experiences, and attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI). In this section of the survey, respondents assessed their awareness of developments in artificial intelligence, indicated how often they use AI-powered tools, and evaluated the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence for humanity. Last but not least, respondents expressed their agreement or disagreement with selected statements regarding AI.
More than two-thirds of respondents (68%) said they “know something” (53%) or “know a lot” (15%) about the development of artificial intelligence. Nearly one-third of respondents (31%) have heard of the development of artificial intelligence but, in their own words, know almost nothing about it. Only 1% of respondents said they had never heard of the development of AI.
Seven out of ten (72%) Czechs use AI-powered tools at least occasionally, and more than half of the Czech public (51%) use them at least once a week. Conversely, more than a quarter of respondents (27%) stated that they never use these tools.
Respondents cited assistance with work, routine tasks, and administrative activities as the most common benefit of artificial intelligence for humanity; approximately a quarter of respondents (24%) mentioned this.
The most frequently cited risks of artificial intelligence for humanity were the weakening of critical thinking, a tendency to become lazy, and dependence on AI, which were mentioned by nearly one-third of respondents (30%).
The highest level of agreement regarding attitudes toward AI was found for statements calling for transparent disclosure of AI use—whether in the generation of text or images, or in communication on social media, via email, or by phone. For both statements, 93% of respondents agreed.
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- Download the full press release here: ai260622.pdf
- All reports from this survey: PNS_2603
- Authors: Anna Katrňáková, Matyáš Marek
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