NBC Poll Reveals Only 26% of Americans View AI Positively as Anxiety Over Jobs, Privacy, and Energy Costs Surges
Summary
A new NBC News poll of 1,000 registered voters finds only 26% of Americans view AI positively, with 46% viewing it negatively amid surging anxiety over job loss, privacy risks, and rising energy costs driven by data center expansion.
Key Points
- A new NBC News poll of 1,000 registered voters reveals that only 26% of Americans hold a positive view of AI, while 46% view it negatively, making it the third most disliked entity surveyed behind Iran and the Democratic Party.
- Despite 56% of Americans reporting they use AI tools, widespread anxiety persists over job displacement, privacy concerns, and rising electricity bills driven by data center expansion, with 56% saying they remain anxious about AI's rise.
- The Democratic Party ranks as the most disliked entity in the poll with a 22-point net negative rating, while Pope Leo XIV and Stephen Colbert are the only figures with net positive favorability ratings.