Hope exists — but trails behind concern. The most widespread hope is that AI will take over tedious tasks (41%). Hope for democratising knowledge has grown a little (20 → 26%). But fewer than half feel hopeful about any of the positive scenarios.
Trust in AI is low — but nudging upward. Only 14% have high or fairly high trust in AI tools (up from 10% in 2023). AI remains the least trusted institution in Norway — far behind the police and courts (~70% each).
Trust is driven by hope and concern, not by age or education.
Trust in AI is low — but nudging upward. Only 14% have high or fairly high trust in AI tools (up from 10% in 2023). AI remains the least trusted institution in Norway — far behind the police and courts (~70% each).
Trust is driven by hope and concern, not by age or education.
The "AI divide" we warned about in 2023 looks deeper now, not shallower.
Full report (in Norwegian):
https://www.samfunnsforskning.no/nyheter/2026/nordmenn-bruker-ki-mer.html