How likely do you think it is that AI will eventually become more intelligent than people?

How likely do you think it is that AI will eventually become more intelligent than people? Published on November 20, 2023 → Survey conducted on November 20, 2023 on 1989 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very likely

21%

Somewhat likely

30%

Not very likely

15%

Not likely at all

11%

It is already more intelligent than people

Not sure

15%

Very likely

21%

Somewhat likely

30%

Not very likely

15%

Not likely at all

11%

It is already more intelligent than people

Not sure

15%

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