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Only 16% of Americans Have a Positive Outlook on AI's Social Impact

·2026.06.18 20:31

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A Pew Research survey found that the majority of Americans hold neutral or negative views toward AI technology.

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According to a recent Pew Research study, only 16% of Americans said they believe AI will have a positive impact on society.

Despite many Americans increasingly using AI in their daily lives, they show a neutral or negative attitude toward the technology's long-term impact.

This result stands in contrast to AI technology's expanding economic influence, suggesting a gap between technology diffusion and public acceptance.

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