Public opinion on AI is overwhelmingly negative, with just 11% more excited than worried, according to a new Axios survey.
Only a tiny sliver of respondents said they looked forward to AI’s rising role in daily life. The rest expressed concern or skepticism.
The image Axios shared nails the mood:
This data highlights the uphill battle AI firms face amid growing public unease. Companies ramping up AI integration should factor this into their strategies—or risk backlash.
No comments from AI developers yet, but this could shape how cautiously they market new AI tools going forward.