Republicans, Democrats now equally concerned about AI in daily life, but views on regulation differ

Republicans and Democrats are now about equally likely to express concern over the increased use of artificial intelligence, but they differ widely in their trust in the United States to regulate the technology. Today, nearly identical shares of Republicans and Democrats say they are more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI in daily life—50 percent and 51 percent, respectively, according to a Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted in June. (In this analysis, Republicans and Democrats include independents who lean toward each party.) Republicans and Democrats similarly report feeling equally concerned and excited about the increased use of AI, while about one-in-ten in each group are more excited than concerned.