Which is closest to your view on AI companies licensing their technology to the U.S. military?

Which is closest to your view on AI companies licensing their technology to the U.S. military? Published on February 28, 2026 → Survey conducted on February 28, 2026 on 5905 U.S. adults

All adults

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Gender

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Age

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The U.S. military should be able to use AI tools for any lawful use

29%

AI companies should prevent their tools from being used for military purposes they consider unsafe, such as fully autonomous weapons

25%

AI companies should not allow the U.S. military to use their tools for any purposes

16%

Not sure

30%

The U.S. military should be able to use AI tools for any lawful use

29%

AI companies should prevent their tools from being used for military purposes they consider unsafe, such as fully autonomous weapons

25%

AI companies should not allow the U.S. military to use their tools for any purposes

16%

Not sure

30%

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