Majority of Americans express ‘fear and concern’ about AI, say government should regulate it more: CNN poll
- A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals that 75% of Americans view AI development with fear and concern rather than excitement, with 71% saying the federal government is not doing enough to regulate the technology.
- Concern regarding AI crosses party lines, with 85% of Democrats and 62% of Republicans expressing fear, even as Stanford Digital Economy Lab data shows no evidence of widespread job displacement from the technology.
- State leaders have targeted AI-supporting data centers with moratoriums; Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a pause on permits in September, while Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul enacted restrictions in New York citing energy and water concerns.
- Political reactions diverge sharply: President Donald Trump dismissed AI concerns as a "HOAX" and refuses to "stifle growth," while Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has called for stricter federal safety standards and oversight.
- Global sentiment differs markedly: Gallup found positive emotions toward AI outweigh negative feelings in 34 of 37 countries surveyed, with China and Vietnam showing higher optimism than the "worried West.
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CNN Poll Finds Broad U.S. Anxiety Over AI as Voters Call for More Federal Oversight
A new national survey found widespread concern about artificial intelligence, with 75% of Americans expressing more fear than optimism and 71% saying the federal government ... The post CNN Poll Finds Broad U.S. Anxiety Over AI as Voters Call for More Federal Oversight first appeared on [your]NEWS.
75% Fear AI’s Growth as 71% Say Washington Is Not Doing Enough
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three-quarters of Americans say the rapid growth of artificial intelligence makes them feel fearful or concerned, while only one-quarter describe themselves as hopeful or excited, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The survey found that 43% of respondents felt strong fear or concern about AI’s development, with another 32% somewhat concerned. Only 7% said they were strongly hopeful or excited. The concern crossed p…
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