Fact Check Team: AI is booming, but Americans remain skeptical
Fact Check Team: AI is booming, but Americans remain skeptical
Publish Date: 2026-06-05 12:04:00
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how Americans work, learn, communicate and consume information. Tech leaders have compared the technology to the Industrial Revolution, and companies are investing billions of dollars to develop increasingly powerful AI tools. But while AI adoption continues to grow, public enthusiasm appears far more limited.
A recent commencement speech praising AI as “the next Industrial Revolution” drew boos from some graduates, highlighting a broader tension reflected in new national surveys: Americans are curious about artificial intelligence, but many are also deeply concerned about its impact.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 20: In this photo illustration, the OpenAI logo is reflected on the screen of a smartphone with the ChatGPT website displayed on May 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. OpenAI is reportedly preparing to confidentially file for an initial public offering in the coming days or weeks, with a public debut potentially targeted for September, as the ChatGPT maker works with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on what could become one of the most highly anticipated tech IPOs in recent years. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
According to a September 2025 survey from the Pew Research Center, Americans are five times more likely to say they are more concerned than excited about AI. Roughly half of U.S. adults reported feeling more concerned than excited about the technology, while only about one in 10 said they were more excited than concerned. Many respondents expressed fears that AI could negatively affect core human skills and relationships. More than half said AI could hurt people’s ability to think creatively, while many worried it could make it harder to form meaningful personal connections. A majority also said they believe the risks posed by AI outweigh its potential benefits to society.
Still, Americans are not rejecting the technology altogether.
Meanwhile, a 2026…
