Most US Voters Say Trump, Congress Don't Take AI Risks Seriously, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
- A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 84% of voters view artificial intelligence as a threat to American workers, with 69% supporting stricter government regulation. The survey gathered responses from 4,506 U.S. adults nationwide.
- Large swaths of the electorate express growing skepticism across the political spectrum, with 62% of voters warning AI could spiral out of control and risk humanity's future. Concerns extend to energy-intensive data centers and potential military applications.
- Support for regulating AI crosses party lines, with 80% of Democrats and 61% of Republicans favoring stricter government oversight. Additionally, 56% of voters back limits on constructing power-hungry data centers, including 69% of Democrats and 43% of Republicans.
- Despite the White House emphasizing voluntary measures, nearly 60% of registered voters say President Donald Trump's administration has not taken AI risks seriously enough. Trump recently touted a safety pact with six major companies lacking stated consequences.
- Ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, Congress has failed to agree on legislation establishing federal guardrails for AI. Lawmakers are expected to remain away from Washington until after the election, stalling significant federal action.
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