The Verge AIJun 17, 2026, 5:20 PMTerrence O’Brien

Two-Thirds of Americans Think AI Is Advancing Too Quickly, Pew Research Finds

Original: Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly

Pew Research shows 63% of Americans feel AI moves too fast, even as chatbot usage nearly doubled since 2024.

A new Pew Research poll reveals a sharp tension in American attitudes toward AI: nearly half of adults now use chatbots at least occasionally, yet nearly two-thirds believe the technology is advancing too quickly. Overall chatbot adoption jumped from 33 percent in 2024 to 49 percent today. ChatGPT has seen especially strong growth, with its usage doubling since 2023.

A new survey from Pew Research Center captures a striking paradox at the heart of American attitudes toward artificial intelligence: adoption is surging, but unease is surging alongside it.

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