Majority of Americans See Risk AI Could Destroy Humanity: Poll
The poll found 72% of U.S. adults worry artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, intensifying debate over regulation and state-level guardrails.
- A new Politico poll released Wednesday shows 63% of Americans believe advanced artificial intelligence poses at least a moderate risk of eventually destroying humanity, reflecting growing public anxiety over rapid technological development.
- Among voters in the 2024 presidential election, 70% of those who voted for Kamala Harris saw at least a moderate risk, compared with 61% of Donald Trump voters expressing similar AI extinction concerns.
- Nearly half of Americans, or 48%, favor pausing development of advanced models to reduce risks, while 31% favor continued development because advanced AI could bring significant benefits.
- President Donald Trump reacted on Tuesday by dismissing AI threat claims as a "hoax," stating he is the only "guardrail" the emerging technology requires.
- Meanwhile, lawmakers on Capitol Hill debate balancing AI safeguards with keeping the U.S. competitive with China, as 53% of Americans express concern over environmental effects of data centers.
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The Independent
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Seventy percent of people who voted Democrat in 2024 and 60 percent of people who voted Republican agree that AI poses a potential risk to the survival of the human race
The Express Tribune
Anadolu AjansıMajority of Americans see risk AI could destroy humanity: poll
A majority of Americans believe advanced artificial intelligence poses at least a moderate risk of eventually destroying humanity, according to a Politico poll released on Wednesday, highlighting growing public concern over the rapid development of AI technology. About two-thirds of respondents said there is at least a moderate risk that advanced AI could destroy humanity, including 17% who said it is “almost certain” and 20% who described the r…
U.S. Media Poll… 48% Support 'Slowing Down' Over 31% for 'Accelerating Development' Correspondent Park Sung-min = A poll shows that more than six out of ten Americans are concerned about the possibility that out-of-control artificial intelligence (AI) could destroy humanity.
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"We need to pump the brakes until we have rules in place to stop this technology from doing grave harm," says Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen. "And that includes instituting mandatory safeguards and a comprehensive testing regime."
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