Americans have grown more concerned about AI over time
% of U.S. adults who say the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life makes them feel …
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Americans have grown more concerned about AI over time
% of U.S. adults who say the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life makes them feel …
| More concerned than excited | Equally concerned and excited | More excited than concerned | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 | 45 | 18 |
| 2022 | 38 | 46 | 15 |
| 2023 | 52 | 36 | 10 |
| 2024 | 51 | 38 | 11 |
| 2025 | 50 | 38 | 10 |
| 2026 | 52 | 37 | 9 |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
