Survey2026-10-05

A Quinnipiac University US poll found 73% are concerned AI could threaten human survival. 86% support requiring AI companies to meet independent safety standards. 81% say safety is more important than staying ahead in innovation. 77% believe powerful AI development should slow or stop until safety is evaluated. Yoshua Bengio argues such decisions lack meaningful democratic input. He says current governance fails to represent public concerns.

  • 73% concerned about AI threatening human survival
  • 86% support independent AI safety standards
  • 81% prioritize safety over innovation speed
  • 77% want to slow or stop AI development until safety is evaluated

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