Americans are split on whether generative AI is neutral

Jun 25–30, 2025 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.8%Source report ↗

Core finding

A plurality of Americans (39%) reject the idea that generative AI is a "neutral" tool, saying it comes loaded with assumptions no matter how it is used, according to a June 2025 Verasight survey.

A nearly equal share (35%) call it neutral and say everything depends on how it is used, while the remaining 26% are unsure.

Topline distribution

Americans are split on whether generative AI is neutral.

Would you describe generative AI (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude.ai, etc.) as a "neutral" tool?

No, it is not neutral. Independent of how it is used, it comes with a set of assumptions that do not make it neutral.
38.7%
Yes, it is a neutral tool. It all depends on how it is used.
35.4%
I am unsure.
25.9%

n = 1,000 · Jun 25–30, 2025 · MoE ±3.8%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesJun 25–30, 2025
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.8%
ModuleICA Conference Omnibus Survey #2025-058
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    Would you describe generative AI (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude.ai, etc.) as a "neutral" tool?

    verasight-ica-2025.tiiny.co

Cite this question

ICA Conference Omnibus Survey #2025-058, fielded June 25-30, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.8%.