Despite the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for research, writing, and data analysis in the U.S., a recent Quinnipiac University poll reveals a significant lack of trust among Americans towards AI. The survey of nearly 1,400 individuals found that 76% of respondents trust AI rarely or only sometimes, while just 21% trust it most or almost all of the time. This skepticism persists even as AI adoption increases, with only 27% of participants reporting never using AI tools, down from 33% in April 2025.
Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor at Quinnipiac, highlighted the striking contrast between AI usage and trust levels. While 51% of Americans utilize AI for research, writing, work, and data analysis, only 21% trust AI-generated information frequently. The survey also uncovered prevalent concerns about AI’s future impact, with 80% expressing worry and only 6% feeling excited about AI developments.
The data indicates a prevailing sentiment that AI may bring more harm than good, with 55% believing AI will have a negative influence on their daily lives. This shift towards a more pessimistic view of AI compared to previous years suggests growing apprehension, possibly fueled by incidents like AI-related job losses and energy consumption issues.
Source: TechCrunch