Most adults think AI is developing too fast

Eight in 10 think the U.S. government should prioritize protecting U.S. workers and keeping AI under human control.

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Americans and the News Media: What they do – and don’t – understand about each other

This study from The Media Insight Project, a collaboration between the American Press Institute and The AP-NORC Center, explores disconnects, and common ground, between the public and journalists about the media’s priorities and practices.

Trust in Trump’s decision making on the use of military force overseas is low

Fifty-six percent of the public has little or no trust in Trump’s judgment regarding the use of military force overseas. Still, 80% continue to be at least moderately concerned about the direct threat of Iran’s nuclear program to…

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Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of AI

The public is also concerned about the impact of data centers on electricity prices, power outages, and water supply and supports policies regulating their development.

Most Americans have been affected by extreme heat this year

Extreme heat has impacted 90% of adults, up from 83% two years ago. However, fewer Americans believe climate change is happening compared with a year…

Trump’s approval on immigration remains steady

Three in 10 adults approve of the way ICE is enforcing immigration laws. Approval of President Trump's handling of immigration, the economy, and health care…

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