Americans Skeptical of AI Despite Widespread Use

A Pew Research poll shows Americans are increasingly using AI (about half use AI chatbots, with 25% using them daily), but only 16% believe AI will have a positive impact; 40% expect a negative societal impact and 31% expect a negative personal impact, with Gen Z the most wary even as usage remains high. Workplace adoption is rising even as profits in the AI industry remain elusive, underscoring a gap between daily use and long‑term optimism.