New Survey Shows Americans Are Concerned About the Pace of Artificial Intelligence Development
A recent national public opinion poll showed that the vast majority of adults in the U.S. think artificial intelligence technology is advancing too quickly and want human control to be maintained.
A new national survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that 64% of Americans believe artificial intelligence technologies are developing too rapidly.
General Results and Percentages of the Poll
Conducted between September 24 and September 28, 2026, with a total of 2,140 adults participating, the nationwide research highlighted the public's concerns regarding artificial intelligence.
According to the survey results, while only a small fraction of 8% of participants argued that the pace of artificial intelligence development is too slow, the vast majority are concerned about the current trajectory.
Common Ground Between the Two Political Parties
A clear consensus emerges among the bases of both political parties that the government should prioritize keeping artificial intelligence under human control and protecting workers in America.
Although disagreements persist between Democrats and Republicans on certain issues such as environmental damage and international competition, a common denominator exists regarding fundamental safety measures.
Trust and Approval of Political Leaders
The study found that trust in politicians is low and a significant portion of the public finds neither of the two major parties adequate in this area.
Meanwhile, differing approval rates and criticisms among participants draw attention regarding President Donald Trump's handling of artificial intelligence policy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Electoral Process
It was observed that very few adults used artificial intelligence tools to learn election-related information ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
A limited proportion of participants stated that they resort to artificial intelligence technologies to obtain information about candidates or electoral issues.