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More Americans think AI will take people’s jobs than 2 years ago


More Americans think AI will take people’s jobs than 2 years ago
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to __ in the U.S. over the next 20 years
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Note: Those who were not sure (16% in 2024 and 14% in 2026) or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


More Americans think AI will take people’s jobs than 2 years ago
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to __ in the U.S. over the next 20 years
Fewer jobsWill not make much differenceMore jobs
202464145
202671105

Note: Those who were not sure (16% in 2024 and 14% in 2026) or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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