Nearly three-quarters of Americans worry AI could threaten human survival
01.10.2026 - 09:19 | Last Updated:
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Nearly three-quarters of US adults are concerned that future artificial intelligence systems could potentially threaten human survival, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
Nearly three-quarters of Americans are concerned that future artificial intelligence (AI) systems could potentially threaten human survival, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.
The poll found that 73% of US adults are either “very concerned” (38%) or “somewhat concerned” (35%) about the potential threat, while 25% said they were not concerned.
The survey also showed broad support for regulating AI, with 86% backing requirements for AI companies to meet independent safety standards, even if such measures slow development.
Meanwhile, 74% said they have little or no trust in AI company leaders, while 53% said AI would do more harm than good in their day-to-day lives.
The poll surveyed 1,202 US adults nationwide from Sept. 24-27, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
