The public wants a say in AI development
Half of voters surveyed for a new poll said AI is moving too fast.
The public, regardless of political affiliation, wants a role in shaping AI development, according to recent polling. Alex Bores, who lost a congressional bid due to criticism from the AI industry, commissioned the poll for a new initiative called Who Decides. The poll, conducted among 1,502 registered voters, reveals that while AI is not a top concern for most, half believe the technology is advancing too quickly and 86% express concern over insufficient regulation.
Only 18% think falling behind China competes with a major issue, a concern President Trump has voiced opposing regulation. Although only 36% were aware of events like the Hugging Face hack, support for reasonable AI regulations appears to align with other policy priorities, Bores noted. His organization seeks to unify Democrats, labor, and civil society on AI protections, aiming to present a united front against powerful, unregulated AI interests.
Written by urgent.news from Semafor's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
