Originally published: Mi3, 13 October 2026
Running from 19 to 25 October, the social change organisation’s campaign will feature free events hosted by community organisations nationwide, with about half offering AI support.
New research conducted by Good Things Australia highlights a significant gap in AI confidence among Australians. The study finds that only 27% of Australians feel confident using AI, with confidence dropping to 10% among those aged over 75. Additionally, 51% of Australians are uncertain about when it is appropriate to use AI in their daily lives.
Concerns about AI’s broader impact are also prevalent, with 39% of Australians expressing apprehension regarding AI’s effects on society and the environment. Furthermore, 36% of Australians want to learn more about AI, particularly AI applications, online safety, and identifying AI-generated content.
The research underpinning these findings was conducted in August 2026 and involved a nationally representative sample of 2,000 Australians aged 18 and over. Pureprofile independently conducted the survey and weighted it against data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
