A recent survey reveals that 34 percent of Austrians support banning AI applications like in schools, while 48 percent oppose such a move. This support for an AI ban sits below the international average of 39 percent, despite local concerns.
Austrians show stronger support for other tech restrictions, with 62 percent favoring a smartphone ban in schools and 72 percent believing children under 14 should not access social media. Generational gaps exist, as 69 percent of Boomers back phone bans.
Only 33 percent of Austrians believe the current curriculum sufficiently prepares students for the future. While 69 percent see university degrees as beneficial for advancement, 36 percent would recommend direct entry into professional life to young adults.