Americans Increase Artificial Intelligence Use But Want to Leave Decisions to Humans
According to Rutgers researchers, 72% of U.S. adults use artificial intelligence tools, but the majority demands human oversight in important decisions and strict government regulation.
According to a new survey conducted by Rutgers University researchers, a large portion of U.S. adults use artificial intelligence tools in their daily lives, but do not want critical decisions to be made by artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence Use Has Increased
According to the Rutgers-led research, 72% of U.S. adults use at least one major artificial intelligence tool. This rate was at 50% in November 2024.
Human Preference in Critical Decisions
27% of Americans use artificial intelligence every day. In contrast, fewer than one in ten people allow artificial intelligence to make sole decisions in hiring, loans, college admissions, parole, or medical procedures.
Use in Personal and Business Life
68% of Americans use artificial intelligence for personal purposes. Among working adults, the rate of those using artificial intelligence for work was recorded as 44%.
Demand for Transparency and Regulation
76% of survey participants argue that companies and 77% that schools should transparently disclose their use of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, 59% of participants support strict government regulation.
Shift in Political Tendencies
While Democrats expressed more trust in artificial intelligence in late 2024, this situation changed by August 2026, with Republicans' trust rate rising to 56%.