{"id":232941,"date":"2026-06-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/americans-are-increasingly-skeptical-of-ai-but-were-using-it-more-than-ever\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T20:25:36","slug":"americans-are-increasingly-skeptical-of-ai-but-were-using-it-more-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/americans-are-increasingly-skeptical-of-ai-but-were-using-it-more-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Americans Are Increasingly Skeptical of AI, but We&#8217;re Using It More Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/pew-survey-us-adults-ai-attitudes-government-regulations-2026-news\/\">Americans Are Increasingly Skeptical of AI, but We&#8217;re Using It More Than Ever<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/pew-survey-us-adults-ai-attitudes-government-regulations-2026-news\/\">https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/pew-survey-us-adults-ai-attitudes-government-regulations-2026-news\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-06-17 10:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.cnet.com\">www.cnet.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Certainly, here is a summary of the article using an unordered list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Growing AI Usage and Exposure<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The usage of AI tools among US adults is increasing, with about half (49%) using chatbots, nearly a quarter using AI daily, a 16% rise from 2024.<\/li>\n<li>AI integration is expanding into smart home devices such as smart speakers, doorbells, robot vacuums, and smart thermostats, increasing everyday exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Skeptical Outlook on AI&#8217;s Negative Impacts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a notable belief that AI will have a negative impact on society, according to 40% of US adults, which is slightly up from 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Only 16% of adults think AI will have a positive impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Concerns About Rapid AI Advancement<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A significant portion (63%) of US adults feel that AI is advancing too quickly.<\/li>\n<li>There is a strong desire for human-centric interactions in critical areas like medical care, legal proceedings, and education (79%, 76%, and 74% respectively).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Desire for Transparency and Regulation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most respondents (75%) want transparency in AI interactions, and nearly three-quarters wish to ban AI from impersonating people&#8217;s faces and voices.<\/li>\n<li>The US government&#8217;s regulation of AI is questioned, with 67% of US adults showing little to no confidence it will effectively manage AI risks, a slight increase since 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Examples of AI Missteps and Government Inaction<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-profile incidents highlighted AI&#8217;s potential for harm, including lawsuits against AI companies and unauthorized creation of sexualized AI content.<\/li>\n<li>Government attempts at regulation are limited and controversial, such as the recent Take It Down Act, and bipartisan skepticism about federal AI oversight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This summary captures the key points highlighting the dual nature of increased AI use and growing societal concerns alongside a lack of confidence in governmental regulation.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Americans Are Increasingly Skeptical of AI, but We&#8217;re Using It More Than Ever https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/pew-survey-us-adults-ai-attitudes-government-regulations-2026-news\/ 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