64% of Americans think AI is moving too fast—and 8 in 10 want it kept under human control
Worries around artificial intelligence cross party lines, with the vast majority of Americans saying the U.S. government should prioritize keeping AI under human control and protecting workers.
TL;DR
- 64% of Americans feel AI development is progressing too fast.
- 80% of U.S. adults consider it extremely or very important for the government to ensure AI remains under human control.
- Protecting the workforce is a high priority for most Americans, alongside keeping AI under human control.
- There is bipartisan concern regarding AI's speed and the need for human oversight.
- Americans show little confidence in either major political party's ability to manage AI issues.
- Republicans are more likely than Democrats to prioritize economic growth and competition with China, while Democrats lean towards minimizing environmental harm.
- Younger Americans (under 30) express higher levels of concern about AI than older adults (60+).