A partisan split has opened in the need for government to play a role in AI regulation
The Ipsos Consumer Tracker asks Americans questions about culture, the economy and the forces that shape our lives. Here's one thing we learned this week.
Why we asked: Most think that government has a role to play in helping protect jobs, but how do we feel on regulation overall?
What we found: A large majority think that the government has a role to play (90+%) in AI regulation, but a schism has opened in whether that’s a major role or a minor role. While exactly half of the country (50%) wants the government to have a "major role" in AI oversight, this includes 62% of Democrats but only 39% of Republicans. That split was just a few points a year ago. Does that mean that any move toward government regulation of AI will likely become a political football rather than a technical consensus?
More insights from this wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker:
AI skepticism is still high, and ads could hurt trust even more
Lack of need and lack of trust are still barriers for AI adoption
Americans think we’re handy. Here’s why that could be handy
One in three don’t plan to celebrate Valentine’s day
Quality and desire lead in reasons Americans will splurge on a purchase
The Ipsos Vibe Check: Here's how Americans feel about the government this week
The Ipsos Care-o-Meter: What does America know about vs. what does America care about?
