Seoul: Nearly 60 percent of South Koreans feel a sense of anxiety about falling behind the trend of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) models to help with investments, a survey showed Monday.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the poll conducted by the Korea Press Foundation, which surveyed 1,000 South Koreans, revealed that 59.1 percent of respondents expressed unease over lagging behind the trend of using AI for investment advice.

Respondents in their 30s posted the highest ratio among all age groups, with 64.5 percent feeling anxious about not keeping up with AI-driven investment strategies. "The figure indicates that people in their 30s, who have just started their social and economic activities, show strong interest in investment, along with a desire to utilize AI programs," said Yang Jung-ae, a researcher at the foundation.

The survey also highlighted that 67.2 percent of participants felt uneasy about failing to acquire AI-related skills at work, while 54.9 percent expressed concerns over the growing emphasis on AI education. These findings underscore the broader apprehension surrounding AI's integration into various aspects of professional and personal life.

Experts have advised caution for those integrating AI into their investment processes. "Each AI model has different biases, and answers from the same program may vary depending on whether the service is free or paid," said Lee Jeong-min, a researcher at the Korea Financial Consumers Protection Foundation. "Users need to compare and verify answers through different sources."