As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results

As AI usage grows in the U.S., trust in its results continues to decline, per a Quinnipiac University poll. While 76% of Americans express low trust in AI, 51% actively use it for tasks like research and writing. Concerns over job loss and lack of transparency from companies and governments contribute to this distrust, with only 6% feeling 'very excited' about AI's future, indicating a growing wariness despite rising adoption.

Key Points

• 76% of Americans trust AI rarely or sometimes; only 21% trust it most times.
• AI usage is rising — down from 33% in April 2025 to 27% who have never used it.
• 51% use AI for research, writing, work, and data analysis despite trust issues.
• 80% express concern about AI's impact, especially Millennials and Boomers.
• 70% believe AI will reduce job opportunities; 81% of Gen Z foresee job loss.
• Entry-level job postings have decreased by 35% since 2023.
• Two-thirds feel companies lack transparency about AI and that the government is insufficiently regulating it.

Relevance

• This reflects global skepticism toward tech advancements, paralleling concerns over social media's impact.
• The decline in trust may be linked to significant layoffs in tech firms and rising concerns about AI ethics.
• Similar distrust was observed in historical tech shifts, such as automation and the introduction of the internet.

The disparity between rising AI adoption and diminishing trust highlights a critical need for transparency and regulation to alleviate fears and foster confidence in AI technologies, as they become integral to daily life.