Russian Citizens on the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks and Social Optimism

Using sociological monitoring empirical data, the authors analyze the impact of the artificial neural networks and artificial intelligence development on the social moods of Russians under conditions of transforming labor market as a systemic social institution in the aspect of forming citizens' confidence in the future and optimistic image of that future. More than half of Russians today express their concerns about the artificial intelligence impact on the labor market closely related to the feeling of uncertainty and lack of confidence in the future. Citizens who express concerns for artificial intelligence impact on labor employment more often express negative attitudes and lack of optimism regarding their personal and country’s future. Growing pessimism is observed in general among respondents who receive information via the Internet and social networks.