- Half of Americans are more worried than excited about Artificial Intelligence affecting their lives, according to a 2025 Pew Research Center survey.
- Most adults say AI reduces creativity and harms social connections, with only 10% feeling more excited than concerned.
- Young adults show the highest use and familiarity with AI, but also the most skepticism about its impact on creative thinking.
- A majority feel they have little or no control over how AI is used in their daily routines and support more government regulation.
- Americans remain cautious about using AI for personal decisions like relationships or faith, preferring it in technical fields.
A new Pew Research Center survey conducted in June 2025 finds that half of U.S. adults report greater concern than excitement regarding artificial intelligence in daily life. The study surveyed 5,023 Americans and found 73% would let AI help with everyday tasks, but 61% want more influence over how technology shapes their lives.
The report notes 53% of Americans believe AI will decrease creativity, while only 16% say it could boost creative thinking. Fifty percent think AI will make personal relationships worse, with just 5% expecting improvement. Only 10% feel more excited than concerned about AI, and 57% perceive high societal risk from its rapid growth.
“I think a sizable portion of humanity is inclined to seek the path of least resistance,” said one participant, adding that overcoming hardships is important for character development. The study also shows a generational divide: 62% of those under 30 are very familiar with AI, compared to 32% of those over 65, yet younger groups are also more likely to think AI will hurt creativity.
Concerns go beyond the United States. The 2025 HAI AI Index Report from Stanford shows similar global attitudes, with developed countries like Germany, the UK, and the U.S. least likely to believe AI’s benefits outweigh its risks. Trust is an issue as well: 76% see it as vital to know if content is AI-made or human, yet most doubt their ability to tell the difference. The KPMG 2025 Global Trust Report finds falling confidence in AI companies since 2022.
Americans broadly support stricter oversight, with 72% in favor of increased government regulation according to a Gallup-SCSP 2025 study. The Pew report highlights that respondents are most worried about losing essential skills and becoming too reliant on machines. Marginalized groups report even more negative views about AI, a trend that may stem from the possibility that generative AI models can amplify existing biases, as noted by UCL research.
There are domains where AI’s role is accepted, such as weather prediction or detecting financial crimes. However, 73% reject AI involvement in advising about faith, and two-thirds do not want AI to judge romantic compatibility. The Pew data underscores that most Americans feel AI’s growth is beyond their control, describing it as a “digital tide” they cannot stop or fully accept.
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