Colleen McClain
Senior researcher, Pew Research Center
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“In our new survey, 71% of adults think AI will lead to fewer jobs in the United States over the next two decades, up from 64% in 2024. Few (5%) say AI will lead to more jobs. One-in-ten say it won’t make much difference, and a slightly larger share are unsure.”
“Across most age groups, it’s become more common for Americans to foresee job loss from AI. For example, 73% of adults under 30 now say AI will lead to fewer jobs, up from 61% two years ago. The youngest adults are now just as likely as those ages 30 to 64 to hold this view.”
“Today, 52% of Americans say they are more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI in daily life – up from 37% in 2021. Another 9% are more excited than concerned and 37% say they’re equally excited and concerned, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 22-28, 2026.”
“We surveyed 3,488 U.S. adults from June 22 to 28, 2026. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel. The survey represents the views of the full U.S. adult population.”
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Young adults in the U.S. are increasingly wary of AI, concerned it will take jobs
Pew Research Center's short read reports a June 2026 survey of 3,488 US adults: 71% expect AI to lead to fewer jobs over the next 20 years, up from 64% in 2024, including 73% of those under 30 (61% in 2024). 52% are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, up from 37% in 2021.