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Americans skeptical of AI's rapid advancement and societal impact, Pew study finds · 10 sources tracked

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A recent Pew Research Center study indicates that a significant majority of Americans, 63%, believe AI is advancing too quickly, with only 16% anticipating a positive societal impact. Despite this skepticism, AI chatbot usage has surged, with ChatGPT being the most popular tool. Younger demographics, while frequent users, express the most negative outlook on AI's future influence. AI

IMPACT Highlights widespread public concern over AI's pace and impact, potentially influencing future development and regulation.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on public opinion survey results regarding AI, not a direct AI release or development.

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Americans skeptical of AI's rapid advancement and societal impact, Pew study finds · 10 sources tracked

COVERAGE [20]

  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Terrence O’Brien ·

    Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly

    According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Spe…

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    From Pew Research: Americans largely think AI will make their personal information less secure Can’t say I’m surprised… # AI # infosec # data # PII # survey # r

    From Pew Research: Americans largely think AI will make their personal information less secure Can’t say I’m surprised… # AI # infosec # data # PII # survey # research

  3. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    From Pew Research: Americans predict AI’s impact on society, them will be more negative than positive # AI # society # survey # research

    From Pew Research: Americans predict AI’s impact on society, them will be more negative than positive # AI # society # survey # research

  4. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Only 16 Percent of Americans Think AI Will Have a Positive Impact on Society https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only -16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have

    Only 16 Percent of Americans Think AI Will Have a Positive Impact on Society https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only -16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows/ # HackerNews # AI # Impact # Society # Study # PublicOpinion # Technolo…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/only-16-percent-of-ameri…
  5. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Only 16 Percent of Americans Think AI Will Have a Positive Impact on Society https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only -16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have

    Only 16 Percent of Americans Think AI Will Have a Positive Impact on Society https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only -16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows/ # ai # techcrunch

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/only-16-percent-of-ameri…
  6. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucas Ropek ·

    Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows

    Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows.

  7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Only 16 percent of Americans think #AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/o... Only 16 percent of Americans t..

    Only 16 percent of Americans think #AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/o... Only 16 percent of Americans t...

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/only-16-percent-of-ameri…
  8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Gizmodo: Just 16% of Americans Believe AI Will Positively Impact Society, Pew Poll Finds. “Half of adult Americans use AI chatbots, with a quarter using them da

    Gizmodo: Just 16% of Americans Believe AI Will Positively Impact Society, Pew Poll Finds. “Half of adult Americans use AI chatbots, with a quarter using them daily, according to new polling from Pew Research released Wednesday. That’s up from 33% of Americans who used AI chatbots…

  9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows | TechCrunch Who will foot the AI bills? Despite the fact that

    🤖 Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows | TechCrunch Who will foot the AI bills? Despite the fact that AI increasingly dominates our economy (it’s a hot IPO summer and we’re all just along for the ride), most Americans are…

  10. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Only 16 percent of Americans think #AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/o... Only 16 percent of Americans t..

    Only 16 percent of Americans think #AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/o... Only 16 percent of Americans t...

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/only-16-percent-of-ameri…
  11. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked ·

    📰 According to a Pew Research poll, two-thirds of Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly, with 49 percent using chatbots at least occasionally and 63 per

    📰 According to a Pew Research poll, two-thirds of Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly, with 49 percent using chatbots at least occasionally and 63 percent thinking the tech is moving too fast. Use of AI chatbots has increased significantly since 2024, with ChatGPT's usa…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/pew-research-ai-chatbot-us…
  12. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked ·

    📰 Only 16 percent of Americans believe AI will have a positive impact on society, according to a Pew Research study. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only -

    📰 Only 16 percent of Americans believe AI will have a positive impact on society, according to a Pew Research study. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only -16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows/ # Tech # AI

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/only-16-percent-of-ameri…
  13. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occa

    Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatica… h…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/pew-research-ai-chatbot-us…
  14. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Just 16% of Americans Believe AI Will Positively Impact Society, Pew Poll Finds https://gizmodo.com/just-16-of-americans-believe-ai-will-positively-impact-socie

    Just 16% of Americans Believe AI Will Positively Impact Society, Pew Poll Finds https://gizmodo.com/just-16-of-americans-believe-ai-will-positively-impact-society-pew-poll-finds-2000773112 # AI # Tech # Society

    LINKS gizmodo.com/just-16-of-americans-believe-…
  15. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Shocking findings from a new Pew Research study reveal that only 16% of Americans believe # AI will have a positive impact on our society, despite the rising us

    Shocking findings from a new Pew Research study reveal that only 16% of Americans believe # AI will have a positive impact on our society, despite the rising use of # chatbots in our daily lives. 🤖 What's your take on this? # ArtificialIntelligence # AIimpact # PewResearch Only 1…

    LINKS squaredtech.co/only-16-of-americans-think… squaredtech.co/only-16-of-americans-think…
  16. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least oc

    📰 Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots h... 📰 Source: The Verge…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/pew-research-ai-chatbot-us…
  17. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/951653/pew-research-ai-chatbot-usage-advancing-too

    Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/951653/pew-research-ai-chatbot-usage-advancing-too-quickly # AI # Technology # Society

    LINKS theverge.com/…/pew-research-ai-chatbot-us…
  18. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only-16-percent-of-americans-t

    Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only-16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows/ # AI # Technology # Society

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/only-16-percent-of-ameri…
  19. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/beasthunterr69 ·

    Americans Have Turned Against AI in Incredible Numbers

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1uc9757/americans_have_turned_against_ai_in_incredible/"> <img alt="Americans Have Turned Against AI in Incredible Numbers" src="https://external-preview.redd.it/4Y-waDg5vHq4ZfwoajouCMVajB-xlfWqukVqLZtiC4I.jp…

  20. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/LordFumbleboop ·

    Just 16% of Americans think AI will benefit society

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>You wouldn't know it here given that mods delete negative AI posts, but the overwhelming majority of Americans don't think that AI will benefit society. It's easy to see why, with the threat to jobs and vague promises about a 'post-scarcity' futu…

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