Only 16 Percent of Americans Think AI Will Have a Positive Impact on Society
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- Most Americans have neutral to negative views about AI's long-term impact, with only 16% expecting positive effects.
- A majority (67%) lack faith in the U.S. government to meaningfully regulate AI, and 59% distrust companies to develop it safely.
- Young people under 30 are particularly pessimistic, with just 14% believing AI will positively impact society.
- Nearly two-thirds of Americans think AI is developing too quickly, despite its growing integration into daily life.
- About a quarter of Americans use AI chatbots daily, primarily for research or work, with ChatGPT being the most popular at 44%.
- Men are more likely to use AI chatbots (27%) than women (20%) and show greater enthusiasm for the technology.
- AI is changing information consumption, with 60% of Americans routinely reading AI-generated summaries online.
- Around half of Americans do not use AI in their daily lives, often due to disinterest, and many have no plans to start.