US poll says 64% of the public believe AI is developing too fast, nearly 80% demand the government ensure safety and controllability

US poll says 64% of the public believe AI is developing too fast, nearly 80% demand the government ensure safety and controllability

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A latest poll shows that concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence have crossed party lines, with the vast majority of Americans believing the government should prioritize ensuring AI remains under human control and strengthen protections for workers. The survey found that as many as 64% of respondents believe the current pace of AI development is too fast, with only a minority considering the pace appropriate or too slow.

Risk Concerns Fuel Regulatory Demands

The traditional warning that powerful AI models could escape human control is becoming a central issue of public policy. Not only have several executives of frontier tech companies called for slowing down to allow regulation to catch up, but nearly 80% of surveyed members of the public also strongly insist that the government must ensure the technology is safe and protect domestic jobs.

Political Divisions Compound the Response Challenge

As the midterm elections approach, the data centers that power AI have become a political focal point, yet public evaluations of the current administration's handling of related matters are generally low. While cross-party citizens have reached a high degree of consensus on controlling risks and protecting workers, clear divisions remain on priorities such as economic competitiveness and environmental protection.

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