Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows

# The AI Confidence Gap: Why Americans Are Skeptical While investors and tech companies are betting big on artificial intelligence, most everyday Americans aren't convinced it will be good for society—only about 1 in 6 people think AI will have a positive impact. This disconnect suggests that despite all the hype about AI's potential, regular people are worried about how it might affect their jobs, privacy, or daily lives. The skepticism matters because public trust will likely shape how quickly AI gets adopted and what rules get put in place to govern it.