# Half of Americans think AI is destroying humanity

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/ai/half-of-americans-think-ai-is-destroying-humanity/

> Indexed question in AI & Tech.

## Reading

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from August 12 to 18, 2026. 49.1% of Americans think AI is destroying humanity, and 50.9% don't.

The question offered only two answers, yes or no. Its wording is strong, so the even split describes how people react to that claim.

## Topline

Do you think AI is destroying humanity?

Half of Americans think AI is destroying humanity.

- No: 50.9%
- Yes: 49.1%

## 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: 2026-08-12 → 2026-08-18
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.2%
- Module: AOM Survey #2026-152
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/aom-2026#q-12](https://reports.verasight.io/r/aom-2026#q-12)

## Citation

AOM Omnibus, fielded August 12-18, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/aom-2026#q-12](https://reports.verasight.io/r/aom-2026#q-12)