Younger adults are more wary of AI’s potential impact on society and on them than older groups
% of U.S. adults who say they think the impact of AI on __ over the next 20 years will be negative
Note: “Very/Somewhat negative” responses are combined. Those who did not answer or gave responses of “Equally positive and negative,” “Very positive,” “Somewhat positive” or “Not sure” 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
Younger adults are more wary of AI’s potential impact on society and on them than older groups
% of U.S. adults who say they think the impact of AI on __ over the next 20 years will be negative
| Ages 18-29 | 30-49 | 50+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society | 48% | 39% | 37% |
| Them, personally | 37% | 30% | 28% |
Note: “Very/Somewhat negative” responses are combined. Those who did not answer or gave responses of “Equally positive and negative,” “Very positive,” “Somewhat positive” or “Not sure” 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
