Reuters/Ipsos poll: 73% of Americans want AI firms held accountable

A Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,277 U.S. adults found that 73% say AI companies have not done enough to prevent serious harm, while only 11% see AI's societal impact as positive. 73% prioritize safe development over U.S. competitiveness, and 55% say slowing AI development would be good.

• 73% say AI firms have not done enough to prevent serious societal harm
• Only 11% view AI's impact on society as positive, a historic low
• 39% see AI as negative, the highest since tracking began in March 2026
• 73% prioritize safe development over U.S. competitiveness; 23% disagree