64% of Americans say AI is developing too fast—and 8 in 10 want the government to keep it under human control

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What happened

A new AP-NORC poll finds bipartisan concern over AI’s impact on jobs, while Americans have little confidence in either party to manage it.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:38:41 UTC.

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  1. 64% of Americans say AI is developing too fast—and 8 in 10 want the government to keep it under human control

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