Do you think that the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on society will be...?

Do you think that the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on society will be...? Published on April 17, 2026 → Survey conducted on April 17, 2026 on 10658 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very positive

Somewhat positive

23%

Neither positive nor negative

15%

Somewhat negative

21%

Very negative

24%

Not sure

Very positive

Somewhat positive

23%

Neither positive nor negative

15%

Somewhat negative

21%

Very negative

24%

Not sure

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