""AI experts and the US public disagree on nearly everything about AI's future, with the notable exception that both groups believe AI will hurt elections and personal relationships.""
""Only 10% of Americans said they were more excited than concerned about the increased use of AI in daily life, while 56% of experts believed AI would have a positive impact on the US over the next 20 years.""
""The gap is largest around the economy and jobs: 69% of experts felt AI would benefit the economy, against 21% of the general public.""
""Nearly two-thirds of Americans, 64%, believe AI will lead to fewer jobs over the next 20 years, indicating that public concern is not merely theoretical.""
The 2026 AI Index reveals a stark divide between AI experts and the general public regarding the future of AI. While 56% of experts believe AI will positively impact the US, only 10% of Americans feel more excited than concerned about AI's integration into daily life. The report highlights a significant gap in perceptions of AI's effects on the economy and jobs, with 69% of experts optimistic about economic benefits compared to just 21% of the public. Concerns about job loss are prevalent, especially among younger workers in AI-exposed fields, where employment is already declining.
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