Roughly two-thirds of Americans say AI is advancing too quickly
% of U.S. adults who say they think AI is advancing …

Note: Those who did not 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”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Roughly two-thirds of Americans say AI is advancing too quickly
% of U.S. adults who say they think AI is advancing …
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Too quickly | 63% |
| Too slowly | 2% |
| Not sure | 16% |
| At about the right pace | 19% |
Note: Those who did not 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”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER