Granite Staters See Artificial Intelligence as Negative for U.S.; Use at Home & Work Increases
Granite Staters See Artificial Intelligence as Negative for U.S.; Use at Home & Work Increases
Publish Date: 2026-06-04 16:53:00
Source Domain: indepthnh.org
- Nearly two-thirds of New Hampshire residents perceive artificial intelligence as having a negative impact on the country over the next decade, especially affecting younger people.
- Concerns about AI extend across various domains including jobs, elections, utility costs, personal relationships, the environment, and news integrity.
- While AI is increasingly integrated into work, most residents feel it hasn’t boosted their job productivity, yet one in five fears job loss due to AI within the next ten years.
- Two-thirds of the population is using AI in their daily life, yet less than half view their experience positively.
- Google Gemini is the most popular large language model, while Claude is rated highest among users.
- There is significant opposition to new AI data center construction in the state, with many New Hampshire residents unwilling to have one built in their town or city.
