The U.S. Public Wants Regulation (or Prohibition) of Expert-Level and Superhuman AI
ReviewedNational
Study Details
- Pollster
- Future of Life Institute
- Sponsor
- Future of Life Institute
- Sponsor Category
- Advocacy
- Field Dates
- Sep 29, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025
- Published
- Oct 20, 2025
- Geography
- National
- Sample Size
- n=2,000
- Mode
- online
- Population
- U.S. adults
Questions (2)
Q1. Should superhuman AI be developed before it's proven safe and controllable?
ConcernRegulationAI Infrastructure
Should not be developed until proven safe, or never64%
Can proceed carefully31%
Should proceed quickly/unregulated5%
Q2. Do you support robust regulation of AI?
Support/OpposeRegulationAI Infrastructure
Support73%
Oppose12%
Unsure15%