Poll: 57% of US Voters Say AI Risks Outweigh Benefits
Is AI a job-killing threat to American workers or a practical tool that delivers value people actually want?
Above: A STOP AI protest flyer in San Francisco on May 20, 2025. Image credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Americans know how much AI threatens their jobs and wallets far more than it helps. 63% know AI will slash available jobs, hitting white-collar workers hardest this time around. Energy costs will skyrocket to power data centers, as the government moves too slowly to regulate this runaway technology before it causes real damage.
Narrative B
Despite their distrust of the technology, Americans are actively using AI tools. 56% have used platforms like ChatGPT in recent months and usage has jumped from 48% in late 2024. Americans recognize that the technology assists with daily tasks that 73% welcome, proving AI delivers practical value that people actually want in their lives.
