Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows
Summary
TechCrunch summarizes Pew Research findings showing only 16% of Americans believe AI will have a positive impact on society over the next 20 years. Despite broad daily AI use, public sentiment remains neutral or negative toward AI's long-term effects, with skepticism toward regulation and safe development. The piece highlights demographic differences in sentiment and AI adoption, including a notable portion of younger people who are more pessimistic.