Seoul: About 60 per cent of South Koreans believe that artificial intelligence could bring more potential benefits than potential dangers, a government survey showed on Wednesday.

The survey of 765 people, conducted by the Ministry of Science and ICT in June and July, showed that 57 per cent of the respondents say the potential benefits of AI could outweigh the potential dangers.

According to the survey, 23.7 per cent said there could be an even chance of potential benefits and dangers posed by AI.

Asked what the potential dangers posed by AI would be, 18.5 per cent said an AI model could cause damage due to a “malfunction.”

Another 18.3 per cent said damage could be caused if someone uses AI with “malicious intention.”

The survey also showed that 55 per cent of the respondents said innovation is more important than regulation to foster the “safe” growth of AI.