Most US voters say Trump, Congress don't take AI risks seriously, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that most U.S. voters believe President Donald Trump's administration and Congress are not taking artificial intelligence (AI) risks seriously enough. They want the government to write new regulations for the technology. The survey found that 57% of registered voters, including 33% of self-identified Republicans, think the Trump administration has not taken AI risks seriously enough.

Additionally, 54% of voters believe Congress shares this view. AI has become a significant campaign issue ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with 62% of voters believing the technology could get out of control and threaten humanity. Trump has supported AI and data centers, arguing they are essential for U.S. competitiveness, despite bipartisan criticism.

The poll also showed that 84% of voters see AI as a threat to American workers, outweighing concerns about illegal immigration, foreign competition, and large corporations.