Two in three people in Leinster concerned about AI fraud in 2026 - lowest in country

Two in three people (64%) in Leinster are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to more sophisticated fraud in 2026.

However, the figure represents the lowest in the country, compared to 71% in Munster and 73% in Connacht and Ulster. 

The study conducted by PTSB found the national average was 68%. 

The survey found that Leinster (excluding Dublin) was once again the least concerned about the impact AI could have on job security, with just 65%. 

Compared to a national average of 71% ((Dublin 75%, Munster 73%, Connacht/Ulster 67%). 

The survey found that attitudes towards are shifting and more people are showing a higher level of vigilance towards AI.

The number of people who see the pace of AI development as a threat is more than double that who see it as an opportunity (39% vs 18%). 

Males are also more likely to see AI development as an opportunity compared to females (23% vs 14%). 

Despite growing concerns about AI, more people are planning to use the technology next year than this year.

55% of people say they will use AI in 2026 compared to 50% in 2025. 

Almost three quarters of 18-24 year olds said they will use AI (73%), the highest of any age group. 

PTSB’s Reflecting Ireland research is conducted every quarter and is based on an online survey of 1,000 adults across Ireland. The sample was nationally representative of the population based on age, gender, region and social class, and has a margin of error of +/- 3% at the 95% confidence level. Fieldwork was conducted between 13-23 November 2025.