Poll Finds Most Americans View AI as Harmful to Society
An ABC News/Post/Ipsos poll indicates that most Americans believe artificial intelligence is bad for society. The survey also found substantial opposition to building more data centers, reflecting concern about the infrastructure used to develop and operate AI systems.
Together, the results suggest that public sentiment remains skeptical of AI’s societal impact even as the technology expands. The poll headline points to tension between continued AI infrastructure growth and its broader acceptance among the public.