SHARE:  In a recent Public Opinion Survey conducted by the Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing (ARPL), surveying 1,200 U.S. voters on professional licensing perceptions, survey results provided valuable insight into the importance of licensing (generally), the role of licensing boards, workforce development pressures, and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) uses. 69% believe that without rigorous licensing and expert human oversight, AI could increase public safety risks. 76% believe state licensing boards are best equipped to ensure responsible AI integration within their respective industry. These boards, which oversee exam requirements, ethical codes of conduct, and continuing education standards, are viewed as trusted experts by the American public. 75% agree that licensing is critical for guaranteeing professional qualifications. 72% say that licensing keeps the public safe. 64% believe that lowering licensing standards would fail to solve workforce shortages and increase the risk of licensing under qualified professionals, and therefore oppose such downgrading. To read more on the survey results, visit responsiblelicensing.org or contact John Johnson, Vice President, Legislative and Governmental Affairs, at [email protected]. |
