Americans are split on AI's growing role in society
Core finding
Asked about "the growing role of AI in society," U.S. adults tilt about evenly toward hope and worry, a June 2025 Verasight survey finds. Thirty-six percent feel optimistic about where the technology is headed, including 11% who are very optimistic, while 34% feel pessimistic, including 14% who are very pessimistic.
Roughly a quarter of adults (26%) feel neutral about it, and another 3% are not sure.
Topline distribution
Americans are split on AI's growing role in society.
Looking ahead, how do you feel about the growing role of AI in society?
n = 1,500 · Jun 19–24, 2025 · 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 19–24, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,500 |
| Margin of error | ±3.2% |
| Module | AI Adoption Survey June 2025 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- www.verasight.io/reports/ai-report-july25
Looking ahead, how do you feel about the growing role of AI in society?
Cite this question
AI Adoption Survey June 2025, fielded June 19-24, 2025, N=1,500 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.