68% of Americans expect AI to cause widespread job losses within the next decade
Core finding
Americans broadly expect AI to take a heavy toll on employment: more than two-thirds (68%) agree it will cause widespread job losses for American workers within the next ten years, including 26% who agree strongly.
One-in-five (21%) stay neutral, while just 11% disagree, including 1% who strongly disagree, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.
Topline scale
68% of Americans expect AI to cause widespread job losses within the next decade.
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree the following statement: In the next ten years, AI will cause widespread job losses for American workers.
n = 1,000 · Jun 21, 2026 · MoE ±3.2%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.2% |
| Module | 3 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/mpsa26
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree the following statement: In the next ten years, AI will cause widespread job losses for American workers.
Cite this question
Verasight MPSA Omnibus Survey #2026-050, fielded June 21-21, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.