# Americans increasingly hate AI, but love chatting with it

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> Published: 2026-06-28 01:06:18+00:00

Almost half of American adults now use AI chatbots, but only 16 percent think the technology will have a positive impact on society—and most expect AI to make society worse. That's according to [a Pew Research Center survey ](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2026/06/17/americans-and-ai-2026-chatbots-smart-devices-and-views-on-impact/) which found chatbot use soaring, with roughly a quarter of U.S. — [Read the rest ](https://boingboing.net/2026/06/27/americans-increasingly-hate-ai-but-love-chatting-with-it.html)

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