CTECIntelligence. America s Biggest Employer. Voters believe that technology is the industry that will create the most jobs over the next 10 years

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1 CTECIntelligence 25 M the number of new American jobs technology will create over the next 15 years $11.1 T the total economic impact of the Internet of Things by % potential increase in global crop yields due to agricultural technology 2 in 5 sharing economy workers are low-income adults earning extra money 54% of working adults plan to use technology to further their education and skill set 66% of voters say the Digital Revolution has created jobs in the U.S. America s Biggest Employer Voters believe that technology is the industry that will create the most jobs over the next 10 years Which of the following industries do you think will create the most jobs over the next 10 years?

2 Making Communities Better Voters across the country agree improving data science and the role of data in society will positively impact cities and communities they live in Percent of voters who say data science will make their communities operate better: Positive Economic Impact Voters agree device technology positively impacts the American economy by creating jobs for American workers Percent of voters who say data science will make their communities operate better:

3 Ride-Sharing Majority of Voters (54%) Hold Favorable Views of Ride-Sharing Services Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of each of the following? Regarding Transpiration Issues, Voters Most Concerned With Drunk and Distracting Driving When it comes to road and transportation issues in your surrounding area, how concerned are you with each of the following?

4 And, Majorities Say Ride-Sharing Services Have Positive Impact on Drunk (63%) and Distracted (52%) Driving When it comes to road and transportation issues in your local area, do you believe ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber have a positive or negative impact on each of the following? Voters Predict Consumer Use of Ride-Sharing Will Increase Over Next Ten Years Over the next ten years, do you believe the number of consumers who use ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber will increase, decrease, or stay about the same?

5 Pluralities Say Access to Ride-Sharing Services Allows Consumers More Freedom to Drive Fewer Miles and Carpool More Often And generally, do you believe access to ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber gives consumers more or less freedom to Three in Five Voters Agree Ride-Sharing Services Reduce Number of Single-Occupancy Vehicles on the Road, and Will Lead to Less Traffic and Congestion if More Widely Adopted Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

6 More Than Three Times as Many Voters Say Ride-Sharing Decreases the Number of Single-Occupant Vehicles on the Road Which of the following comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Strong Consensus Ride-Sharing Has Positive Impact on Individuals Unable to Drive Generally, do you believe ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber have a positive or negative impact on each of the following?

7 Overwhelming Majority Say Ride-Sharing Has Positive Impact on a Multitude of Individuals Who Need a Flexible Work Environment Generally, do you believe ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber have a positive or negative impact on each of the following? Individuals who are And, Voters Say Ride-Sharing Workers are Offered More Freedom to Become Self-Employed, Support their Family, and Earn Income for Self-Improvement Do you believe drivers earning money via ride-sharing apps such as Lyft or Uber have more or less freedom to

8 Two in Three Say Working in Sharing-Economy Is More a Means of Self-Advancement than a Long-Term Career Path Would you say work in the sharing economy, such as driving a vehicle for Lyft or Uber, is more of a long-term career path, or more of a means of self-advancement through earning extra-income? By a 31-Point Margin, Voters Say Ride-Sharing Services Provide an Additional Social Safety Net for Workers And, do you believe ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber provide an additional social safety net that allows individuals to earn income when they are in need, or not?

9 Two in Three Voters Say Ride-Sharing Improves Access to Transportation Generally, do you do you believe ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber make transportation more or less By 12-Point Margin, Voters Say Local Government Should Incorporate Ride-Sharing Companies Into the Planning of Future Transportation Policies Should your local government incorporate ride-sharing companies into the planning of future transportation policies and investments, or not?

10 By a 34-Point Margin, Voters Want Their Representatives to Support Policies that Make It Easier for Ride-Sharing Services to Operate in Local Community Which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Three in Five Voters (59%) Say Public Transit Agencies Should Partner With Ride-Sharing Companies to Make Transportation More Accessible and Affordable Should public transit agencies partner with ride-sharing companies to make transportation more

11 Pluralities Say Regulations that Make Ride-Sharing More Difficult to Access Would Have Negative Impact on Those Unable to Drive, as Well as Consumers, Middle and Low-Income Americans If cities and communities were to enact regulations that made it more difficult for drivers to access ridesharing apps, do you believe this would have a positive or negative impact on each of the following? Twice As Many Voters Say Regulations that Make Ride-Sharing More Difficult to Access Would Have Negative Impact on Workers Who Need a Flexible Work Environment If cities and communities were to enact regulations that made it more difficult for drivers to access ridesharing apps, do you believe this would have a positive or negative impact on each of the following? Individuals who are

12 Internet of Things Internet of Things: What Americans Think Is Most Important Do you think increasing the use of devices connected to the Internet will generally Which one of these Internet of Things applications do you consider most significant?

13 How much have you seen, read or heard about the Internet of Things (IoT) which are devices such as thermostats, fitness trackers, smart TVs or other sensors that are connected to and in some cases controlled through the Internet? Artificial Intelligence Large majorities of Americans say advances in Artificial Intelligence will benefit key industries and sectors How much would each one of the following fields benefit from advances in artificial intelligence?

14 An Overwhelming Majority (68%) of Adults Say AI Will Be At Least Somewhat Common Within Five Years Now, thinking more about artificial intelligence, how common do you think the use of artificial intelligence will be in Adults Most Describe AI as Inevitable, Scary and Dangerous Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Artificial intelligence is

15 And, When Prompted to Choose One Adjective, Strong Plurality Describe AI as Inevitable And, which of the following comes closest to your view, even if none are exactly right? Artificial intelligence is Majorities Say Government Should Be at Least Somewhat Involved in Regulating Use of AI Across Industries, Especially Health How involved should government be when it comes to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in each of the following fields?

16 Messages Related to AI Performing Dangerous Tasks and Improving Security Most Convince Adults to Support Its Use in Society If you knew the following, would that make you more likely to support or more likely to oppose the use of artificial intelligence in society, or would it not change your mind either way? Artificial intelligence Adults Divided on Whether Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning are Different Concepts, With One in Three Unsure Based on what you know, would you say artificial intelligence and machine learning are mostly the same or mostly different concepts?

17 Majority (53%) Say They Know Not Much or Nothing At All About AI How much would you say you know about each of the following? Though Plurality (42%) are Comfortable With AI Despite Unawareness of the Concept And, generally, are you comfortable or uncomfortable with each of the following?

18 When Given Additional Context, Three in Five Adults (58%) Say are At Least Somewhat Familiar With AI Below is additional information about some of the topics covered in this survey. Now, how much would you say you know about each of the following? With Context Also Causing Adult Comfortability Regarding AI to Increase By 5-Point Margin And, generally, are you comfortable or uncomfortable with each of the following?

19 Nearly Two in Three (57%) Say AI Technology is At Least Somewhat Common In American Society Based on what you know, how common would you say each of the following are in modern American society? Though Adults Largely Unsure of How Often It s Utilized In Their Everyday Lives And, how often would you say you use each of the following in everyday life?

20 Adults Show Little Variation in Response Across Age, Gender and Political Persuasion And, which of the following comes closest to your view, even if none are exactly right? Artificial intelligence is One in Four Adults (23%) Say Companies are Currently Investing the Right Amount in AI, Though Most are Unsure Do you think companies and businesses should be

21 With Older Adults Most Unsure of the Current AI Landscape Do you think companies and businesses should be By a 5-Point Margin, Adults Say Government Should Be Investing More in AI Initiatives, Compared to Less Do you think government should be

22 Republicans Most Likely to Say Government Should Be Investing More in AI Initiatives Do you think government should be Most Adults Say AI Should Be Used to Perform Risky Tasks, Diagnose Illness Below are some ways artificial intelligence can be used. For each, please indicate if you believe machines with artificial intelligence should be used in this way, or not.

23 Drones Are you concerned that drones How much have you seen, read or heard about drones recently?

24 Do you support allowing the use of drones for Data Science Over eight in 10 adults say a strong education system is the key to dealing with future challenges How important are each of the following when dealing with America s future challenges?

25 A majority of Americans say data science makes their cities and communities better How do you think improving data science and the role of data in society will generally impact cities and communities like yours? Sharing Economy Most Voters Hold Favorable View of Sharing Economy, Though Many Unsure Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of the sharing economy?

26 Urban and Educated Voters Hold Most Favorable Views of Sharing Economy Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of the sharing economy? Majority of Voters Have Heard of Short-Term Rental Services, Though Not Participated Have you ever stayed overnight in a private residence that you booked using an online service like VRBO, HomeAway, or Airbnb?

27 Less Educated and Rural Voters Most Unaware of Short-Term Rental Services Have you ever stayed overnight in a private residence that you booked using an online service like VRBO, HomeAway, or Airbnb? Majority Support Short-Term Rental Services Legally Operating in Local Areas, Though Many Unsure Do you support or oppose allowing online, short-term rental platforms, such as VRBO, HomeAway, and Airbnb to legally operate in your area?

28 Support for Short-Term Rental Services Increases with Education; Seniors, Rural Voters Most Unsure Do you support or oppose allowing online, short-term rental platforms, such as VRBO, HomeAway, and Airbnb to legally operate in your area? Voters Unsure About Safety Short-Term Rental Services, Though Overwhelmingly Agree Homeowners Have the Right to Participate Do you agree or disagree with the each of the following statements about online short-term rental platforms?

29 Voters Generally Say Local Housing Laws Are Slightly More Fair than Unfair Below are some examples of local housing laws and regulations related to online short-term rental listings. Do you think each of the following policies are fair or unfair? Voters Divided on Regulatory Atmosphere of Sharing-Economy Services in General Generally, do you think there should be more, less or about the same amount of regulations placed on each of the following?

30 Overwhelming Agreement Ability to Rent Whole-Family Vacation Home is Accommodation Worth Protecting Having thought about this more, do you think renting a whole-home vacation rental for family/group trips is an important accommodations option worth protecting? Positive Messaging Related to Short-Term Rentals Much More Impactful than Negative Messaging If you were told the following, would that make you more likely to support, more likely to oppose, or would it not make much difference either way when it comes to allowing online, short-term rental platforms, such as VRBO, HomeAway, and Airbnb to legally operate in your area?

31 After Messaging, Support for Legal Operation of Short-Term Rental Services Jumps 11-Points Now, having thought about this more, do you support or oppose allowing online, short-term rental platforms, such as VRBO, HomeAway, and AirBnB to legally operate in your area? Regarding Sharing-Economy, Voters Most Order Food for Online Delivery and Purchase Second-Hand Goods Online How often, if ever, do you?

32 2 in 3 Voters Satisfied with Quality of Goods and Services Purchased Through Sharing-Economy Generally, how satisfied are you with the quality of goods and services you purchase through the sharing-economy? And, Most Say Sharing-Economy Has Made Their Lives More Convenient As a consumer, would you say the sharing-economy has made your life more or less convenient, or has it not had much impact either way?

33 Half of Voters Ages Say Sharing-Economy Has Made Lives More Convenient As a consumer, would you say the sharing-economy has made your life more or less convenient, or has it not had much impact either way? 3 in 10 Say Sharing-Economy Has Made Goods and Services Less Expensive And, as a consumer, would you say the sharing-economy has made goods and services more or less expensive, or has it not made much impact either way?

34 Most Voters Ages Say Sharing-Economy Has Made Goods and Services Less Expensive And, as a consumer, would you say the sharing-economy has made goods and services more or less expensive, or has it not made much impact either way? Voters Say Sharing Economy Has Positive Impact on American Workers and Consumers Do you believe the sharing economy has a positive impact, a negative impact or no impact either way on each of the following?

35 Most Say Regulations Making it More Difficult for Services to Operate Would Make Local Communities Worse Place to Live, Though Opinions Divided If cities and communities were to enforce regulations that made it more difficult for sharing economy services to operate, do you believe this would Though, Twice as Many Voters Say Regulations Making it More Difficult for Services to Operate Would Restrict Access to Goods and Services, Rather than Expand Them And, if cities and communities were to enforce regulations that made it more difficult for sharing economy services to operate, do you believe this would

36 Voters Strongly Prefer Representatives Who Support Policies Making it Easier for Sharing-Economy Services to Operate, Though Many Unsure Which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Millennials and adults with a college degree are more likely to be familiar with the sharing economy How much have you seen, read or heard about the sharing economy, where you can order or rent on-demand goods and services?

37 Americans are interested in a wide range of sharing economy applications Which one of these sharing economy applications do you consider the most significant? Which one of these sharing economy applications do you consider the most significant?

38 About two in 10 Americans have worked in the sharing economy by driving for Uber or delivering groceries for Instacart Have you done any of the following, or not? Eight in 10 (83%) say health care services where patients can speak with a doctor via the internet will be important to growing a sharing economy that benefits the most people In the near future, how important will each of the following be to growing a sharing economy that benefits the most amount of people?

39 Generally, two in three respondents (66%) say their city would be a better place to live if cities were to develop regulations that promoted the sharing economy If cities and communties were to develop regulations that promoted and advanced the sharing economy, do you think that would Respondents across demographic groups say their city would be a better place to live if cities develop regulations that promoted the sharing economy If cities and communties were to develop regulations that promoted and advanced the sharing economy, do you think that would

40 Six in 10 (60%) say regulations that promote the sharing economy would expand access to more goods and services If cities and communties were to develop regulations that promoted and advanced the sharing economy, do you think that would Democrats are more likely to say regulations that promoted the sharing economy would advance access to goods and services If cities and communties were to develop regulations that promoted and advanced the sharing economy, do you think that would

41 Three in 10 say their financial situation has gotten better since they started working in the sharing economy Compared to when you started working in the sharing economy, such as driving for Lyft and Uber or renting out your house or apartment to customers through Airbnb, would you say your financial situation has gotten Three out of four say that self-employed Americans working in the sharing economy is generally having a positive impact on the US economy More Americans are self-employed, including working in flexible positions through the sharing economy such as driving for Lyft and Uber or renting out their house or apartment to customers through Airbnb. Do you generally this as having a positive or negative impact on the economy?

42 Half would describe their experience working for companies in the sharing economy as positive How would you describe your experience working for companies in the sharing economy such as Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, Instacart, or TaskRabbit? Younger adults are more likely to describe their work experience in the sharing economy as positive How would you describe your experience working for companies in the sharing economy such as Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, Instacart, or TaskRabbit?

43 Half of respondents are satisfied with the money they can make working with sharing economy companies. Only 2% are not satisfied at all How satisfied are you with the money you can make from working with sharing economy companies such as Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, Instacart, or TaskRabbit? Half of respondents say they make about a quarter of their income working with sharing economy companies To the best of your knowledge, how much of your income comes from working with sharing economy companies such as Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, Instacart, or TaskRabbit?

44 Seven in 10 respondents say a good description of the industry is the fact that workers who work for sharing economy companies have the flexibility to work as much or as little as they would like Thinking more about the sharing economy, which includes companies such as Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, Instacart, or TaskRabbit, do you think the following statements describe the industry well or not? Six in 10 say they are motived to work for a sharing economy company because they want flexible work hours and scheduling Would you say the following statements describes your motivation to work for a sharing economy company such as such as Lyft, Uber,Airbnb, Instacart, or TaskRabbit?

45 Overall, six in 10 (64%) say people who work for sharing economy companies are independent contractors who work for themselves and use the service or app to connect to potential customers Which statement best describes your view of the people who work for a sharing economy company such as Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, Instacart, or TaskRabbit? Autonomous Vehicles Voters Largely Unaware of Autonomous Vehicles How much would you say you know about autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving cars?

46 Males, Younger Voters Most Aware of Autonomous Vehicles How much would you say you know about autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving cars? More than Four in 10 Voters (44%) Initially Support the Use of Autonomous Vehicles on American Roads As you may know, autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving cars, are predicted to be available to consumers in the next few years. Generally speaking, do you support or oppose the use of autonomous vehicles on American roads?

47 With Age, Gender Impacting Support of Autonomous Vehicles As you may know, autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving cars, are predicted to be available to consumers in the next few years. Generally speaking, do you support or oppose the use of autonomous vehicles on American roads? Messages Related to the Prevention of Traffic Fatalities Most Convincing to Voters If you knew each of the following, would that make you more likely to support or more likely to oppose the use of autonomous vehicles on American roads, or would it not change your mind either way?

48 Voters Overwhelmingly Recognize Potential for Positive Impacts of AVs on Disabled, Elderly Americans Do you believe autonomous vehicles would have a positive impact, a negative impact, or not much impact either way on each of the following issues? And After Learning More, Three in 5 Voters Support the Use of AVs on American Roads, Signaling a 14-Point Increase in Support Now having thought about this more, do you support or oppose the use of autonomous vehicles on American roads?

49 Bipartisan Support for the Use of Autonomous Vehicles on American Roads Now having thought about this more, do you support or oppose the use of autonomous vehicles on American roads? Strong Majority Favor Federal Standard for Rules Governing Safety and Use of Autonomous Vehicles Which of the following comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right?

50 With Support for Federal Standard Consistent Across Party Lines Knowing this, which of the following comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Voters Overwhelmingly Agree Parties Should Work Together to Create Laws Governing AVs Who should take the lead when it comes to laws governing the safety and use of autonomous vehicles?

51 Voters Most Agree with Messages in Promotion of Federal Standard Do you agree or disagree with the following statements: And Least Agree With Arguments Made in Favor of Different Regulations in Each State Do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

52 And After Learning More, Voters Prefer Federal Standard to State Autonomy by 33-Point Margin Now, having thought about this more, which of the following comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Preference for Federal Standard Remains Bipartisan and Consistent Across Demographic Indicators Now, having thought about this more, which of the following comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right?

53 Similarly, More than Twice as Many Voters Say Federal Government Should Be Primarily Responsible for Laws Governing Use of AVs Who should be most responsible for laws governing the safety and use of autonomous vehicles? With Majorities in Both Parties in Agreement that Federal Government Should Be Primarily Responsible Who should be most responsible for laws governing the safety and use of autonomous vehicles?

54 Seven in 10 Voters (71%) Say Laws Governing Use of AVs Should be Bipartisan Issue Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Laws governing the safety and use of autonomous vehicles should be a bipartisan issue. Bipartisan Agreement: Laws Governing Use of AVs Should be Bipartisan Issue Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Laws governing the safety and use of autonomous vehicles should be a bipartisan issue.

55 If Not Driving, Voters Would Most Catch-Up With Family, Friends, or Read If you operated an autonomous vehicle and did not have to drive, what would you do in the car instead? Agricultural Technology Voters Evenly Split When it Comes to Grocery Shopping Habits When shopping for groceries, do you generally

56 Nearly Eight in 10 Voters Say Technology Plays an Important Role in the Grocery Industry How important would you say the role of technology is for each of the following industries or sectors? Voters Overwhelmingly Say Technology is Beneficial to Food Production How beneficial would you say each of the following are when it comes to our countrys food production?

57 Three in 10 Voters Say There Should Be More Research and Development in Grocery Industry; Half Say Same about Agriculture Do you think there should be more, less or about the same amount of spending on research and development in each of the following industries or sectors? Two in Three Voters Say Reducing Food Prices is Very Important How important do you consider each of the following?

58 Over Eight in 10 Voters Support Increasing Investments to Improve Productivity on American Farms And, do you support or oppose increasing investments in research and development towards each of the following?