73% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for people to understand what AI is | Pew Research Center

September 16, 2025

2. Views of AI’s impact on society and human abilities

73% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for people to understand what AI is

73% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for people to understand what AI is

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73% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for people to understand what AI is

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2. Views of AI’s impact on society and human abilities
50% of Americans are more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI in daily life, up from 37% in 2021
Americans expressed mixed views on how big of a deal has been made about AI
73% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for people to understand what AI is
About half of Americans are highly concerned that people’s ability to do things on their own will get worse because of AI use
Half of Americans say AI will worsen people’s ability to form meaningful relationships with others
Most Americans see no role for AI in advising people about their faith in God or in matchmaking