AIQuiet 2d · day 5
Poll: 77% of California voters call advanced AI a threat to humans
A new Politico survey finds sharp AI skepticism in the state most economically tied to the industry's growth.
What to know
- A new poll finds 77% of registered California voters believe advanced AI is likely a threat to humans.
- The result is notable because California is the hub of the AI industry and stands to gain most from its growth.
- Coverage frames this as a shift in public sentiment toward AI even among those closest to its development.
California voters survey respondentsPolitico outlet reporting the pollTyler Katzenberger Politico reporter
How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage articlesposts
Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24yesterdaynow · 9:21 AM ET
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“a striking rebuke of the technology from a state that, more than any other, stands to benefit from the industry's continued growth. More than three quarters of registered voters (77%) said advanced AI is likely a threat to humans…”
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“.. a striking rebuke of the technology from a state that, more than any other, stands to benefit from the industry’s continued growth. More than three quarters of registered voters (77%) said advanced AI is likely a threat to humans ..” @politico.com
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