A new UK poll finds that about one in five people think job losses linked to artificial intelligence could lead to civil unrest. The results indicate widespread concern about how AI will affect employment, with more respondents reporting fear than excitement about recent AI advances. Researchers say many participants do not expect the potential benefits of an AI-driven jobs shift to be broadly shared, particularly beyond the most highly paid or decision-making roles. While the figures reflect perceptions rather than actual labour-market outcomes, the poll suggests growing anxiety about job security and social stability as AI capabilities expand. The findings highlight a divide between optimism about technology and worries about its impact on work and the economy, especially in terms of whether the gains will reach more people or mainly concentrate in certain workplaces or sectors.