Larger shares of AI panelists answer correctly on nearly all knowledge questions
% who select the correct answer
Note: Figures for U.S. adults may differ slightly from those previously published by the Center because they are based on a subset of respondents to the original survey.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults and “digital twins” synthetic analysis using Claude Opus 4.6 set to low reasoning with extended profile information and expert reflection. Survey was conducted March 23-29, 2026 (replicated March 30-April 2).
“Can AI Stand In for Human Survey-Takers? Not Really”
“Can AI Stand In for Human Survey-Takers? Not Really”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Larger shares of AI panelists answer correctly on nearly all knowledge questions
% who select the correct answer
| Question | Answer | U.S. adults | Synthetic respondents | Error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In recent years, has the amount that U.S. NATO allies in Europe spend on their national defense … | Increased | 34 | 56 | 22 |
| As far as you know, Greenland is a territory of which country? | Denmark | 63 | 82 | 19 |
| Which of the following is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? | Freedom of the press | 52 | 98 | 46 |
| Which of the following is true in the U.S.? | It is legal for social media companies to restrict content | 60 | 72 | 12 |
| Can the U.S. government legally force social media companies to remove false information posted on their sites or apps? | No | 38 | 50 | 12 |
| As far as you know, does the U.S. Constitution protect the press from interference by the U.S. government? | Yes | 58 | 98 | 40 |
| As far as you know, does the U.S. Constitution protect the press from interference by private companies? | No | 33 | 30 | -3 |
| Is information or opinions published by news organizations protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? | Yes | 71 | 98 | 27 |
| Is information or opinions expressed by influencers or creators protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? | Yes | 65 | 70 | 5 |
| Is information or opinions expressed by ordinary people protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? | Yes | 71 | 98 | 27 |
| NATO is an international alliance with member states concentrated in which two regions of the world? | Europe and North America | 58 | 98 | 40 |
| Which of the following is a central focus of NATO? | Protecting the security of its members | 56 | 99 | 43 |
| Which of the following countries is not a member of NATO? | Ukraine | 46 | 76 | 30 |
Note: Figures for U.S. adults may differ slightly from those previously published by the Center because they are based on a subset of respondents to the original survey.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults and “digital twins” synthetic analysis using Claude Opus 4.6 set to low reasoning with extended profile information and expert reflection. Survey was conducted March 23-29, 2026 (replicated March 30-April 2).
“Can AI Stand In for Human Survey-Takers? Not Really”
“Can AI Stand In for Human Survey-Takers? Not Really”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
