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Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Use Chatbots, Distrust AI Regulation

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sixteen percent of U.S. adults say AI will benefit society in the next 20 years.
Forty percent expect AI to be harmful while 63 percent think it is advancing too fast.
Forty-nine percent have used AI chatbots, with 44 percent using ChatGPT, 24 percent Gemini, and 17 percent Copilot.
Sixty-seven percent doubt the government will regulate AI while 59 percent distrust companies to develop it safely.

History

Historical Context

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation took effect on 25 May 2018, imposing fines of up to €20 million or 4 % of worldwide revenue on firms such as Google and Facebook. Enforcement actions—including a €50 million French fine on Google in 2019—showed the law’s reach. Today, with 49 % of Americans using AI chatbots, Congress and the FTC are debating similar federal rules.

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Story summary

Sixteen percent of U.S. adults say AI will benefit society in the next 20 years.
Forty percent expect AI to be harmful while 63 percent think it is advancing too fast.
Forty-nine percent have used AI chatbots, with 44 percent using ChatGPT, 24 percent Gemini, and 17 percent Copilot.
Sixty-seven percent doubt the government will regulate AI while 59 percent distrust companies to develop it safely.

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