73% of Americans say AI firms fall short on preventing societal harm, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 73% of Americans believe AI companies are not doing enough to prevent serious societal harm from the technology. The survey also shows a record 39% now view AI's impact negatively. The four-day poll, ending Sunday, found only 11% see AI as positive, up from 36% negative last month. Most respondents lack confidence in industry self-regulation and want federal officials to set safety standards, though political action remains stalled. Concerns include cybersecurity risks and existential threats, with some researchers citing over a 10% chance of human extinction. While 55% support slowing AI development, heavy investment in data centers is boosting the economy ahead of November midterm elections.