More than 1,000 technology leaders recently signed an open letter calling on researchers to pause development of certain large-scale AI systems for at least six months world-wide, citing fears of the “profound risks to society and humanity.” Would you support or oppose a six-month pause on some kinds of AI development? | Daily Question

More than 1,000 technology leaders recently signed an open letter calling on researchers to pause development of certain large‑scale AI systems for at least six months world-wide, citing fears of the “profound risks to society and humanity.” Would you support or oppose a six-month pause on some kinds of AI development? Published on April 3, 2023 → Survey conducted on April 3, 2023 on 20810 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Strongly support

41%

Somewhat support

28%

Somewhat oppose

9%

Strongly oppose

4%

Not sure

18%

Strongly support

41%

Somewhat support

28%

Somewhat oppose

9%

Strongly oppose

4%

Not sure

18%