Almost 2 in 3 say AI development a bad thing: Survey

The Hill - Sep 17, 2026

A poll released by Marquette University Law School on Thursday found that almost two-thirds of Americans say they think the development of AI is a bad thing. In the poll, 64 percent of respondents said AI is bad for society, and 36 percent said it's a good thing, according to a release. This marked a...

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