Americans predict AI’s impact on society, them will be more negative than positive
% of U.S. adults who say they think the impact of AI on __ over the next 20 years will be positive or negative
Note: “Very/Somewhat positive” and “Very/Somewhat negative” responses are combined. Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Americans predict AI’s impact on society, them will be more negative than positive
% of U.S. adults who say they think the impact of AI on __ over the next 20 years will be positive or negative
| Negative | Positive | Equally positive and negative | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society | 40 | 16 | 31 | 13 |
| Them, personally | 31 | 23 | 27 | 19 |
Note: “Very/Somewhat positive” and “Very/Somewhat negative” responses are combined. Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
