Quinnipiac Poll Reveals Mixed American Sentiments on AI Impact

Recent Quinnipiac University polls reveal that Americans have mixed and often conflicted views about artificial intelligence (AI). While a plurality believe AI will do more harm than good in everyday life and education, a majority see potential benefits in medical advances. Most Americans expect AI advancements to decrease job opportunities, yet few are highly concerned about their own jobs becoming obsolete. Trust in AI-generated information remains low, with most Americans expressing skepticism and only a small minority trusting AI most or all of the time. There are notable generational and socioeconomic divides in both trust and usage, with younger and more affluent respondents more likely to use and trust AI. Additionally, there is widespread concern about the misuse of AI by political leaders to distribute misleading information, and many feel that businesses and government are not adequately addressing AI-related challenges.