| Americans deeply worried about AI permanently displacing workers |
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| Seven in ten Americans fear artificial intelligence will permanently put people out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that reveals widespread anxiety about the technology’s impact on society. |
The six-day survey of 4,446 U.S. adults found 71% are concerned AI will be “putting too many people out of work permanently.” The poll, conducted with a 2% margin of error, shows Americans’ fears extend well beyond employment concerns. |
| Seventy-seven percent worry AI could be weaponized to create political chaos, reflecting growing unease about deepfakes and disinformation. The concern appears grounded in recent examples like Trump’s social media post featuring an AI-generated video of Obama being arrested — an event that never occurred. |
| Military applications drew significant opposition, with 48% saying the government should never use AI to determine military strike targets, compared to just 24% who support such use. Another 28% remain unsure about AI’s role in warfare. |
| 61% worry about AI’s massive electricity consumption as data centers proliferate67% fear people will abandon human relationships for AI companionsAmericans split on education: 36% think AI will help, 40% disagree |
| The survey comes as unemployment remains low at 4.2%, suggesting Americans are anticipating future disruption rather than reacting to current job losses. Major companies continue investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with recent announcements including SoftBank’s $375 million purchase of a Foxconn facility in Ohio to manufacture AI servers for the Stargate project. |
| The poll reflects broader questions about how quickly AI adoption will reshape American work and society. |
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