Consumer Behavior


Americans’ views of generative AI are evolving: More ‘fake’ and ‘soulless,’ less ‘futuristic’

What words do people use to describe AI? Negative words have risen since 2023, while positive ones have fallen, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.

Despite the hype, most don’t plan to watch any NCAA March Madness

More than half of Americans say they don’t plan to watch any of the 2026 March Madness college basketball tournament, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.

Most Americans agree the government should regulate AI, but party splits emerge on how

While Americans broadly agree about regulating AI to avoid harm, Democrats are far more passionate about the technology's impacts on the environment, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.

Storage, privacy and a preference for brick-and-mortar are the biggest barriers for retail apps

For retailers trying to get people to download their apps, the top thing consumers want are discounts and deals, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.

Gas prices aren’t hurting Americans’ summer plans … yet

Americans' summer plans for 2026 are roughly the same as they were in 2025, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, but that may change if higher gas prices continue to linger.

Almost all Americans think gas prices have gone up and will get worse

Almost all Americans (84%) think gas prices will get worse in the next few weeks, according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker — and that’s affecting a number of things we do as consumers.
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Pressure at the pump

Below are five charts on how far gas prices have risen, how Americans are responding to the rise in gas prices, and what might come next
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Americans have mixed and contradictory views on obesity

A growing majority of Americans (74% up from 66% a year ago) see new medications showing potential to treat obesity, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.