Women are more negative about the future of AI than men
% of U.S. adults who say they think the impact of AI on __ over the next 20 years will be positive or negative
Note: “Very/Somewhat positive” and “Very/Somewhat negative” responses are combined. 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
Women are more negative about the future of AI than men
% of U.S. adults who say they think the impact of AI on __ over the next 20 years will be positive or negative
| Question | Positive | Negative | Equally positive and negative | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | Them, personally | 23% | 31% | 27% | 19% |
| Men | Them, personally | 29% | 27% | 27% | 16% |
| Women | Them, personally | 17% | 33% | 27% | 22% |
| U.S. adults | Society | 16% | 40% | 31% | 13% |
| Men | Society | 22% | 36% | 30% | 12% |
| Women | Society | 11% | 43% | 31% | 15% |
Note: “Very/Somewhat positive” and “Very/Somewhat negative” responses are combined. 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
