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Americans distrust AI and its developers, studies show

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Recent studies from Pew Research Center and Gallup reveal a significant public distrust in artificial intelligence and its developers. While AI experts express optimism about the technology's benefits, most Americans are anxious and skeptical, fearing job displacement and a lack of personal control over AI's integration into their lives. This skepticism extends to Gen Z, who, despite high usage of AI tools like ChatGPT, report more anxiety than excitement and doubt the trustworthiness of AI-generated work. AI

IMPACT Public skepticism and distrust in AI could slow adoption and increase demand for stricter regulation, impacting how companies deploy AI technologies.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of news reports and social media posts discussing survey data and expert opinions on public trust in AI, rather than a primary release or significant industry event.

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Americans distrust AI and its developers, studies show

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