Pew survey: 52% of Americans now more concerned than excited about AI
A recent report from the Pew Research Center reveals that more than half of US adults – 52%, to be exact – are "more concerned than excited" about the increased use of artificial intelligence in daily life. That is up from just 37% who answered the same way in 2021... Read Entire Article
A recent Pew Research Center survey shows that 52% of Americans are now more concerned than excited about the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life, compared to just 37% who felt the same way in 2021. Only 9% of those polled in 2026 expressed more excitement than concern regarding AI.
The primary worry among those concerned about AI is the potential for job loss. Seventy-one percent of Americans believe AI will lead to fewer jobs for humans within the next 20 years, up from 64% in 2021. This figure is particularly notable given that only 5% of respondents were optimistic about AI creating more jobs in the workforce over the same period.
Interestingly, age no longer appears to be a significant factor in people's attitudes towards AI. While younger adults tend to view AI negatively, seeing it as a threat to creativity and problem-solving, this sentiment now crosses all demographic lines.
Other concerns expressed by the surveyed populace include AI's potential to hinder creativity (61% of young adults) and its difficulty in fostering relationships. Still, only 9% of respondents were more excited about AI's potential than concerned.
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