signalTechCrunch AI2026-09-24
Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
A new Gallup survey of 37 countries finds that 68% of Americans who use AI daily still worry about it, with overall American anxiety at 74% and only 36% expecting AI to help the nation. Western countries show high concern, while Singapore, China, and Israel report positive expectations despite frequent usage. The survey challenges the assumption that high adoption indicates public enthusiasm for AI.
- for who
- For analysts and executives who use AI adoption rates as a proxy for public sentiment
- what changes
- They must separate usage frequency from trust and worry when interpreting AI's reception
- to do
- Consider the worry percentage alongside usage when evaluating AI adoption
key points
- 68% of American daily AI users express worry about the technology
- Only 36% of Americans expect AI to mostly help the country
- Singapore leads daily usage at 46%, with over 80% expecting AI to improve life
#public concern#gallup survey#ai usage rate#global attitudes
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