Thinking about the development of artificial intelligence (AI), which of the following comes closest to your view?

Thinking about the development of artificial intelligence (AI), which of the following comes closest to your view? Published on 19 February 2026 → Survey conducted on 19 February 2026 on 4668 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It is more important that governments put effective regulations in place, even if this slows down the development of AI

79%

It is more important that new technology such as AI can be developed freely, even if this means that the industry is less regulated

Don't know

13%

It is more important that governments put effective regulations in place, even if this slows down the development of AI

79%

It is more important that new technology such as AI can be developed freely, even if this means that the industry is less regulated

Don't know

13%

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