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20% of Americans Say AI Will Become More Powerful Than Government

·2026.06.16 03:08

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According to a Johns Hopkins University survey, 20% of Americans expect AI's power to surpass that of the government.

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According to a survey on AI attitudes in the US conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, 20% of respondents said AI systems will become more powerful than the government.

Key findings from the survey are as follows:

  • Americans tend to support strong regulation of AI
  • Confirmed a shift in public perception regarding the pace of AI technology development and its social impact
  • Reflects concerns about the imbalance between technological progress and government control
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