Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly

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A recent Pew Research poll shows that 49% of Americans use AI chatbots occasionally, with ChatGPT usage doubling since 2023 to 44%. However, 63% believe AI is advancing too quickly, and only 16% expect a positive societal impact, particularly younger generations showing higher usage and skepticism.

According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Specifically, ChatGPT's usage has doubled since 2023, with 44 percent of respondents saying they've used it. But opinions remain negative, with only 16 percent saying that AI will have a positive impact on society. Interestingly, it's the younger generations who both report using AI more and who are inclined to have a more pessimistic view. 66 percent of Americans betw … Read the full story at The Verge.