Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact
6 experts across 3 network communities independently surfaced this.
“"More Americans are using chatbots, and some are adopting AI summaries and smart speakers. But views about AI and how fast it’s advancing tilt negative – even for younger adults" www.pewresearch.org/internet/202...” evidence ↗
Concern & critique
1 expertRisks, limits and unintended consequences.
“~50% of people (in the US) use LLMs regularly, and this has only been increasing more over time. These products are already somewhat ingrained in society, and informing people about the risks and issues with tools that they are attached to does not work if …”
Opportunity & adoption
1 expertNew capabilities, benefits and practical upside.
“"More Americans are using chatbots, and some are adopting AI summaries and smart speakers. But views about AI and how fast it’s advancing tilt negative – even for younger adults" www.pewresearch.org/internet/202...”