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US adults use AI more but trust it less, Pew survey finds

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that while AI adoption is rapidly increasing among U.S. adults, public trust and optimism are declining. Nearly half of Americans now use AI chatbots, with ChatGPT being the most popular, yet a majority believe AI is advancing too quickly and poses risks to personal information. Concerns about data security are paramount, and confidence in both the U.S. government and companies to regulate and develop AI responsibly is low. AI

IMPACT Highlights growing public skepticism towards AI, potentially impacting adoption rates and regulatory approaches.

RANK_REASON Survey results and analysis of public opinion on AI adoption and trust.

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US adults use AI more but trust it less, Pew survey finds

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Anisha Sircar, Contributor ·

    Americans Use AI More But Trust It Less, Research Finds

    Research finds that nearly half of U.S. adults now use AI chatbots, but skepticism is rising. 40% predict negative societal impact as trust in government and industry erodes.