Global Optimism Rises for 2024 But Inflation and AI Worries Persist
• Global optimism for 2024 is up 5% from 2022 decade-low, per Ipsos survey, with 70% expecting a better year • However, 70% anticipate higher inflation and interest rates persisting • Outlook on AI divided - 56% see potential benefits but 64% expect job losses globally • 41% say they'll use social media less, up from 28% in 2019, amid TikTok's rise and mental health concerns • Climate change a major concern - 81% expect hotter temperatures in 2024, 71% foresee more extreme weather events