Poll: Half of Americans concerned over AI’s jobs impact
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals 53% of Americans fear AI could displace jobs in their households, with Democrats (61%) and independents (51%) more concerned than Republicans (47%). Meanwhile, AI-linked job cuts surged to 38,500 in May, accounting for 40% of total layoffs, while the Trump administration pushes for voluntary AI model testing before public release.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll of 4,531 respondents found that 53% of Americans worry AI will eliminate jobs for someone in their household. Conducted June 3–8, the survey showed Democrats (61%) and independents (51%) leading concerns, while Republicans were evenly split at 47% worried versus 46% not worried. The margin of error was 2 percentage points. The poll follows a May spike in AI-driven job cuts, with 38,500 layoffs—40% of the month’s total—per Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This marked the highest monthly total since the firm began tracking in 2023. The Trump administration has advanced AI policy, signing an executive order in June requiring labs to voluntarily share models with the government up to 30 days before public release. Originally proposed as a 90-day testing window, the order was revised after industry pushback, with Trump canceling a signing last month. The administration’s stance aligns with its pro-innovation approach, aiming to accelerate AI development amid competition with China. The executive order reflects efforts to balance rapid progress with oversight, though voluntary compliance remains a key feature.
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