Majority of Americans rate the risks of AI for society as high; fewer rate the benefits of AI as high | Pew Research Center

September 16, 2025

3. Americans on the risks, benefits of AI – in their own words

Majority of Americans rate the risks of AI for society as high; fewer rate the benefits of AI as high

Majority of Americans rate the risks of AI for society as high; fewer rate the benefits of AI as high

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3. Americans on the risks, benefits of AI – in their own words
Majority of Americans rate the risks of AI for society as high; fewer rate the benefits of AI as high
Americans who see high risks from AI most commonly cite ‘erosion of human skills and connections’ as the reason
Increased efficiency is the most common reason Americans see the benefits of AI as high