Pew Research: only 16 percent of Americans expect positive AI societal impact

A Pew Research survey found that 16 percent of Americans believe AI will have positive societal impact, with 63 percent thinking AI is advancing too quickly, according to TechCrunch and The Verge reporting on the study. The survey showed 49 percent of Americans use chatbots regularly and ChatGPT usage has doubled since 2023. Public skepticism on AI governance reflects growing concern about pace and direction of deployment.