Poll finds 57% of Americans say AI is bad for society
A new poll by the Washington Post, ABC News, and IPSOS shows 57% of Americans believe AI harms society, up from 42% who see it as beneficial. The survey of 2,500 adults highlights deep skepticism: 17% call AI extremely bad, while only 2% say it’s extremely good. Concerns about AI-driven cyberattacks (73% see high risk) and job displacement (65%) dominate fears, though optimism about AI easing…
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- 57% of Americans now say AI is bad for society, up from 42% in prior polls
- 73% see high risk of AI hacking secure systems, 65% fear job displacement
- 66% oppose new AI data centers in the US, with 81% of Democrats opposing locally
Demographic divides persist: younger adults (65% under 30) and Democrats (76% oppose new data centers) are far more critical than older voters or Republicans. The poll follows high-profile incidents—like AI models allegedly hacking systems—and industry self-regulation pledges after meetings with former President Trump. Opposition to data centers remains strong, with 66% opposing new construction nationwide.
Growing Majority of Americans Convinced That AI Is Bad for Society
futurism.com · 25 October 2026
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