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June 20, 2026 · TechCrunch

Pew Research: only 16% of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society

My take: A new Pew Research Center study shows that only 16% of US adults believe artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on society over the next 20 years, while 40% say it will be negative. The surprising part: Americans under 30 are the most pessimistic group, with only 14% feeling optimistic. The gap between what the industry promises and what the public actually thinks has never been more visible.

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