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

A Quinnipiac University poll indicates that 77 percent of Americans support slowing or halting artificial intelligence development until safety is verified. With 74 percent of respondents expressing little to no trust in industry leadership, the findings highlight a significant gap between public sentiment and the current pace of innovation. This widespread skepticism regarding corporate oversight underscores a growing demand for independent safety standards, which are supported by 86 percent of those surveyed.