--- title: "Most Americans Believe AI is Developing Too Fast, Poll Finds" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/most-americans-believe-ai-is-developing-too-fast-poll-finds" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/most-americans-believe-ai-is-developing-too-fast-poll-finds" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/most-americans-believe-ai-is-developing-too-fast-poll-finds.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/most-americans-believe-ai-is-developing-too-fast-poll-finds" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-08T13:45:52.368Z" source_reported: "2026-10-08T12:47:12.000Z" updated: "2026-10-08T13:45:52.368Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-08T13:30:13.393821+00:00" --- # Most Americans Believe AI is Developing Too Fast, Poll Finds *A new survey indicates widespread concern about artificial intelligence speed and control across the political spectrum.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to an AP-NORC poll, and the poll dates are specified. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. The reporting clearly separates facts from comment and provides specific details from the poll. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language used is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - 64 percent of Americans believe artificial intelligence is developing too rapidly, according to an AP-NORC poll. - 81 percent of respondents consider it very important that AI remains under human control. - Concerns about artificial intelligence development and control are shared across political divides. - The U.S. government is urged by most Americans to prioritize keeping AI under human control and protecting workers. A poll conducted between September 24-28 found that 64 percent of Americans believe artificial intelligence is developing too rapidly. The survey, conducted by AP-NORC, also indicated that 81 percent of respondents consider it very important for AI to remain under human control. The vast majority of Americans stated that the U.S. government should prioritize keeping AI under human control and protecting workers. ## Disagreement on Trump's AI Performance One report stated that 67 percent disapprove of Donald Trump's performance regarding artificial intelligence. This detail was not mentioned in the other reports. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention the finding that 67 percent disapprove of Trump's AI performance. ## Who covered it Shares of the 24 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 42% (10) - Centre: 54% (13) - Right: 4% (1) 4 of 28 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-08T13:30:13.393821+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-08T14:00:30.352Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Ten left-rated reports focused on the broad public sentiment regarding artificial intelligence. They highlighted that 64 percent of Americans believe AI is developing too fast and that 81 percent consider human control of AI to be very important. These reports also noted that worries about AI cross party lines and that the majority of Americans want the government to prioritize AI control and worker protection. Some of these reports included a detail that 67 percent disapprove of Trump's AI performance. ### Centre - Thirteen centre-rated reports highlighted the speed of AI development and the importance of human control. They stated that 64 percent of Americans think AI is developing too fast and that 81 percent consider it highly important for AI to stay under human control and for workers to be protected. These reports also noted that concerns about AI are bipartisan and that most Americans want the government to prioritize these issues. ### Right - The single right-rated report mentioned that worries around artificial intelligence cross party lines and that the vast majority of Americans want the U.S. government to prioritize keeping AI under human control and protecting workers. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 1 - high: 6 - unknown: 4 - veryHigh: 17 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/abd-anketinde-yuzde-64-yapay-zekayi-cok-hizli-20310323-haberi) — In a US Poll, 64 Percent Found AI Too Fast, While 81 Percent Wanted Human Control. - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_2c65fae7-f2e9-5d8e-82b6-88bd57060a2f.html) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-business/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds-12871212) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-business/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds-12871212) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Sentinel Colorado](https://sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world/nation/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Chicago Tribune](https://chicagotribune.com/2026/10/08/artificial-intelligence-ap-norc-poll) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/11203464/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds.html) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/business/tech/americans-across-party-lines-want-ai-kept-under-human-control) — Americans across party lines want AI kept under human control - 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[Rutland Herald](https://rutlandherald.com/news/business/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_70f72e08-687c-5a9d-b058-c0e1c138b24b.html) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [The EagleHerald](https://ehextra.com/news/nation_world/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_730f7447-e885-521a-9508-566762516259.html) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/10/most-americans-think-ai-is-developing-too-fast-and-few-trust-either-party-to-handle-the-issue-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think AI is developing too fast, and few trust either party to handle the issue, a new AP-NORC poll finds – WTOP News - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/most-americans-think-ai-is-developing-too-fast-and-few-trust-either-party-to-handle-the-issue-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a - [WPLG](https://local10.com/business/2026/10/08/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/10/08/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [KOB 4](https://kob.com/ap-top-news/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/10/08/nation/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [KXL](https://kxl.com/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [WSLS](https://wsls.com/news/politics/2026/10/08/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [The Record](https://therecord.com/business/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_7b31ac91-86df-5c26-9f56-55a8367f1b94.html) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/business/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_d21fdad2-8324-59c5-8e0f-a94691ea6d1c.html) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/business/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds/article_36bee8df-bf2e-5fce-9a70-392d54d826c3.html) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci-tech/2026/10/08/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/most-americans-think-artificial-intelligence-is-developing-too-fast-a-new-ap-norc-poll-finds) — Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds ## Questions **How many Americans think AI is developing too fast?** According to an AP-NORC poll conducted between September 24-28, 64 percent of respondents believe that artificial intelligence is developing too rapidly. This indicates a significant portion of the public feels the pace of AI advancement is concerning. **What percentage of Americans believe AI should remain under human control?** The AP-NORC poll found that 81 percent of respondents consider it very important that artificial intelligence remains under human control. This shows a strong consensus on the need for human oversight in AI development and deployment. **Do concerns about AI differ between political parties?** Worries surrounding artificial intelligence appear to cross party lines. The vast majority of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, express a desire for the U.S. government to prioritize keeping AI under human control and protecting workers. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/most-americans-believe-ai-is-developing-too-fast-poll-finds. 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