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Americans largely think AI will make their personal information less secure


Americans largely think AI will make their personal information less secure
% of U.S. adults who say they think the increased use of AI will make their personal information …
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Note: Those who did not give an 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”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Americans largely think AI will make their personal information less secure
% of U.S. adults who say they think the increased use of AI will make their personal information …
Less secureWill not make much differenceMost secureNot sure
U.S. adults71%10%3%16%

Note: Those who did not give an 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”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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