No clear majority of Americans say AI's benefits outweigh its risks
Core finding
Americans divide closely on whether AI is worth its risks. About a third (35%) agree that, on balance, the benefits of AI outweigh the risks, including 8% who strongly agree.
A slightly larger 37% disagree, including 13% who strongly disagree, while 27% neither agree nor disagree, according to a June 2026 Verasight survey.
Topline scale
No clear majority of Americans say AI's benefits outweigh its risks.
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree the following statement: On balance, the benefits of AI outweigh the risks.
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: On balance, the benefits of AI outweigh the risks.
Cite this question
Verasight MPSA Omnibus Survey #2026-050, fielded June 21-21, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.