Corporate Leaders And Investors Embrace AI’s Promise Amid Public Skepticism

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 9, 2025

Optimism In The Boardroom

Corporate executives and investors are increasingly confident in artificial intelligence as a catalyst for enhanced productivity, profitability, and improved shareholder returns. According to a report by nonprofit group Just Capital, a significant majority of these stakeholders expect AI to yield a net positive societal impact within the next five years.

Between September 27 and November 14, the nonprofit surveyed institutional investors, corporate executives, and U.S. adults on the potential benefits and risks of AI. The data revealed that while 93% of corporate leaders and 80% of investors are enthusiastic about AI’s potential, only 58% of the general public shares that optimism.

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Economic Boom Versus Public Concerns

The report arrives three years after the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI, an event that ignited a surge in generative AI investments across infrastructure, startups, and products. With some analysts projecting that AI spending could reach into the trillions by decade’s end, the technology is heralded as a prime driver of economic advancement. Yet, concerns about privacy, job displacement, and security persist.

Notably, only 47% of the public believes that AI will enhance worker productivity, a stark contrast to the 94% of investors and 98% of corporate leaders who foresee productivity gains. Additionally, nearly half of public respondents expect AI to replace workers and eliminate jobs, whereas only 20% of corporate leaders share this view.

Balancing Innovation With Responsibility

While 64% of senior executives believe that AI will enable employees to be more productive in their current roles, a mere 23% of the general populace concur. The survey highlights widespread apprehensions that rapid AI adoption could lead to immediate job cuts, with further unease about potential disinformation, malicious use, loss of control, and environmental impacts.

More than 40% of corporate leaders admitted that environmental concerns are not being sufficiently integrated into their AI strategies. In contrast, approximately 60% of investors and 50% of the public argue that companies should allocate more than 5% of their total AI budget to ensuring safety and security.

The Future Of AI Deployment

As the debate continues, Just Capital plans to monitor these sentiments on a quarterly basis, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI innovation versus societal impact. This ongoing analysis will be crucial for aligning technological advancements with the broader public interest.

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Cyprus Income Distribution 2024: An In-Depth Breakdown of Economic Classes

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 24, 2025

New findings from the Cyprus Statistical Service offer a comprehensive analysis of the nation’s income stratification in 2024. The report, titled Population By Income Class, provides critical insights into the proportions of the population that fall within the middle, upper, and lower income brackets, as well as those at risk of poverty.

Income Distribution Overview

The data for 2024 show that 64.6% of the population falls within the middle income class – a modest increase from 63% in 2011. However, it is noteworthy that the range for this class begins at a comparatively low threshold of €15,501. Meanwhile, 27.8% of the population continues to reside in the lower income bracket (a figure largely unchanged from 27.7% in 2011), with nearly 14.6% of these individuals identified as at risk of poverty. The upper income class accounted for 7.6% of the population, a slight decline from 9.1% in 2011.

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Income Brackets And Their Thresholds

According to the report, the median equivalent disposable national income reached €20,666 in 2024. The upper limit of the lower income class was established at €15,500, and the threshold for poverty risk was set at €12,400. The middle income category spans from €15,501 to €41,332, while any household earning over €41,333 is classified in the upper income class. The median equivalents for each group were reported at €12,271 for the lower, €23,517 for the middle, and €51,316 for the upper income classes.

Methodological Insights And Comparative Findings

Employing the methodology recommended by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the report defines the middle income class as households earning between 75% and 200% of the national median income. In contrast, incomes exceeding 200% of the median classify households as upper income, while those earning below 75% fall into the lower income category.

Detailed Findings Across Income Segments

Upper Income Class: Comprising 73,055 individuals (7.6% of the population), this group had a median equivalent disposable income of €51,136. Notably, the share of individuals in this category has contracted since 2011.
Upper Middle Income Segment: This subgroup includes 112,694 people (11.7% of the population) with a median income of €34,961. Combined with the upper income class, they represent 185,749 individuals.
Middle Income Group: Encompassing 30.3% of the population (approximately 294,624 individuals), this segment reports a median disposable income of €24,975.
Lower Middle And Lower Income Classes: The lower middle income category includes 22.2% of the population (211,768 individuals) with a median income of €17,800, while the lower income class accounts for 27.8% (267,557 individuals) with a median income of €12,271.

Payment Behaviors And Economic Implications

The report also examines how income levels influence repayment behavior for primary residence loans or rental payments. Historically, households in the lower income class have experienced the greatest delays. In 2024, 27.0% of those in the lower income bracket were late on payments—a significant improvement from 34.6% in 2011. For the middle income class, late payments were observed in 9.9% of cases, down from 21.4% in 2011. Among the upper income class, only 3% experienced delays, compared to 9.9% previously.

This detailed analysis underscores shifts in income distribution and repayment behavior across Cyprus, reflecting broader economic trends that are critical for policymakers and investors to consider as they navigate the evolving financial landscape.

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