64% of Americans say AI is developing too fast—and 8 in 10 want the government to keep it under human control

A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that eight out of ten Americans believe the U.S. government should prioritize keeping artificial intelligence (AI) under human control and protecting workers. The survey found that 64% of respondents think AI is developing too quickly, while only 8% considered its advancement to be too slow.

This concern about AI's rapid development has grown from a science fiction idea to a pressing issue that has even caught the attention of AI developers themselves, who are now calling for a slowdown to allow for government regulation. Despite this growing worry, both Republicans and Democrats agree on the importance of protecting workers and keeping AI under human control.

However, there is less consensus on other priorities such as economic growth and competing with other countries. The survey also revealed that younger Americans, particularly those under 30, are more concerned about the speed of AI development compared to those 60 or older. Americans have little confidence in either political party when it comes to handling AI issues, with only about half of both Republicans and Democrats believing their respective parties are better equipped to address the challenges posed by AI.