Public Sentiment
Coverage of Public Sentiment in the Nexus archive.
- Stanford's big AI report is out. Here are the most important takeaways
Stanford's annual AI report covers industry funding and public sentiment. The report tracks financial investments in AI and public perceptions of the technology.
- Are Hong Kong civil servants being punished for Tai Po fire with flat 2% pay rise?
Unions in Hong Kong warn that factoring the Tai Po fire into a civil service pay review has hurt staff morale and may create perceptions of populism, as a proposed 2% pay rise is seen as insufficient to offset inflation or reflect performance. Human resources experts argue public sentiment must be considered due to the use of taxpayers' money, with the modest increase having limited impact on the private sector.
- Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
A new Gallup poll reveals that over half of Americans report worsening financial conditions, driven by rising energy prices and concerns about affording monthly bills.
- Guardian Essential poll: more Australians approve of Hanson’s party leadership than Albanese or Taylor’s
A majority of Australians approve of Pauline Hanson's leadership of One Nation, surpassing the approval ratings of Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor. The Guardian Essential poll reveals One Nation outperforms the Coalition for the first time, with Australians increasingly pessimistic about the economy and country's future.