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Most Americans want AI development to slow down or stop entirely, new poll finds

A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows that 77 percent of Americans support pausing or slowing AI development until safety can be confirmed. Additionally, 86 percent of respondents favor the implementation of independent safety standards, while nearly three-quarters express distrust in the leaders of AI companies.

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