Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's approach to artificial intelligence
A University of Massachusetts Amherst poll finds 57% of U.S. adults disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of AI, while only 23% approve.
According to a new poll by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, 57% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of artificial intelligence, compared with just 23% who approve. Data analyst Harry Enten noted that Trump's net approval on the issue sits 34 points below neutral overall and 61 points below among independents. The president has consistently opposed additional AI regulation, insisting that the U.S. must maintain a technological edge over China.
He has also characterized worries about AI safety and the environmental impact of data centers as a fabricated narrative pushed by Democrats. Public anxiety extends beyond safety to the broader quality-of-life effects linked to the rapid expansion of data-center infrastructure.
Why it matters
Public sentiment on AI policy influences future regulation and the United States' competitive stance with China.
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