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Survey2026-08-18

A Pew Research Center survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are more concerned than excited about the growing use of AI in daily life, and only 9% are more excited than concerned. For the first time a majority of adults under 30 say they are more concerned, reversing a group that once had the highest excitement. Seven in ten adults expect AI to reduce the number of U.S. jobs over the next two decades.

What changed

In 2021, 37% of Americans were more concerned than excited about AI, and in 2024, 64% expected fewer jobs.

  • 52% more concerned than excited
  • 55% of under-30s concerned
  • 71% expect fewer jobs
  • 3,488 U.S. adults surveyed

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