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Not an AI Optimist? You're With the Majority of Americans

A majority of Americans believe AI development is moving too fast and are concerned about its direction, according to new polls from Pew Research, CNBC, and YouGov, as reported by TechCrunch. The polls show an increase in concern compared to last year, indicating growing unease about the influence of those in charge of AI.

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Latest polling shows that more Americans than ever are concerned about the direction of AI and the influence of those in charge.

New polls from Pew Research, CNBC, and YouGov show that the majority of Americans think AI development is moving too fast and are concerned about its future. As TechCrunch reports, this is an increase over last year, suggesting that even as …

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