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Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly

63% of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly. But ChatGPT usage just doubled.

Reporting by The Verge AI 1 min brief
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Why it matters

Public sentiment on AI is fracturing: adoption is accelerating while skepticism deepens. This sentiment shift matters to leaders building trust strategies and navigating regulatory pressure shaped by voter anxiety.

The key facts

10 to know

  1. 49% of Americans use chatbots at least occasionally (up from 33% in 2024)

  2. 63% believe AI is advancing too quickly

  3. ChatGPT usage doubled since 2023 (44% have used it)

  4. Only 16% say AI will have positive societal impact

  5. Younger generations show higher usage AND higher pessimism (66% negative on pace)

  6. 63% of Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly

  7. 49% of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally (up from 33% in 2024)

  8. ChatGPT usage doubled since 2023 (44% of respondents have used it)

  9. Only 16% believe AI will have positive impact on society

  10. Younger generations show higher usage but also more pessimism (66% aged 18-29)

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Publisher excerpt: According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Specifically,…
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