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Voters Say AI Is Moving Too Fast

August 25, 2023

A new poll shows that almost three-quarters of American voters want the development of Artificial Intelligence to slow down. An even larger number -- 82% -- don't trust AI companies to regulate themselves. These findings are at odds with efforts by many social media and tech companies which, despite some talk of welcoming regulation, have already embraced AI for commercial purposes and have in fact advocated for little or no government involvement. The poll, conducted by data analytics firm YouGov for the AI Policy Institute, surveyed 1,000 Americans of various ages, genders, and political affiliations. Most respondents (73%) were white and did not have a college degree. Concern about the potential harmful impact of AI technology on elections, especially by the spreading of disinformation, is one reason voters favor caution on its use.

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