More Democrats than Republicans expect AI to lead to fewer jobs, a shift from two years prior
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to __ in the U.S. over the next 20 years
Note: Those who were not sure or did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
More Democrats than Republicans expect AI to lead to fewer jobs, a shift from two years prior
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to __ in the U.S. over the next 20 years
| Group | Fewer jobs | Will not make much difference | More jobs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. adults | 64 | 14 | 5 |
| 2026 | U.S. adults | 71 | 10 | 5 |
| 2024 | Rep/Lean Rep | 70 | 13 | 4 |
| 2026 | Rep/Lean Rep | 68 | 11 | 7 |
| 2024 | Dem/Lean Dem | 58 | 16 | 7 |
| 2026 | Dem/Lean Dem | 75 | 8 | 4 |
Note: Those who were not sure or did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
