50% of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life; 10% are more excited (Pew, 2025)
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Primary source found; it says the same thing, the scope matches, and it is reasonably current.
- Commonly cited as
- "Most Americans are worried about AI" / "How do Americans feel about AI?"
- True origin
- Pew Research Center — How Americans View AI and Its Impact on People and Society (Sept. 17, 2025)
- Type
- Reference fact: A frequently needed number or rule taken directly from a primary source (e.g. Pew, Census, IAB/PwC, FTC), with its as-of date.
- Year
- 2025
- Data as of
- Survey fielded June 9–15, 2025; published Sept. 17, 2025
- Last checked
- What the source says
50% say they're more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI in daily life, up from 37% in 2021. 10% are more excited than concerned. 38% say they're equally excited and concerned.
- Method & sample
- Pew American Trends Panel survey of 5,023 U.S. adults, June 9–15, 2025; probability-based, weighted.
- Drift between quote and source
- None
- Interest
- n/a (nonpartisan research center funded mainly by The Pew Charitable Trusts).
Safe rephrasing
In a June 2025 Pew survey of 5,023 U.S. adults, 50% said they were more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, 10% more excited and 38% equally both.
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