Most Americans think it is important to be able to tell the difference between AI- and human-generated content, but few feel confident they can | Pew Research Center

September 16, 2025

How Americans View AI and Its Impact on People and Society

Most Americans think it is important to be able to tell the difference between AI- and human-generated content, but few feel confident they can

Most Americans think it is important to be able to tell the difference between AI- and human-generated content, but few feel confident they can

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Most Americans think it is important to be able to tell the difference between AI- and human-generated content, but few feel confident they can

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How Americans View AI and Its Impact on People and Society
About half say AI will worsen people’s ability to think creatively and form meaningful relationships
50% of Americans are more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI in daily life
Most Americans think it is important to be able to tell the difference between AI- and human-generated content, but few feel confident they can
Americans express varying degrees of support for AI playing different roles in society
Young adults are more likely than adults 65 and older to say they’ve heard about, interact regularly with AI