Poll shows Americans distrust AI developers, but battle for minds remains open
NinaDSchick · x · 2026-08-21
Nina Schick discusses the inaugural HAPI poll results with Nico Jaspers, Co-Founder of NIRADATA. The poll provides one of the most comprehensive looks at American attitudes towards AI. Key finding: while Americans deeply distrust AI developers, there is still 'all to play for' in the battle for 'hearts and minds' as we manufacture intelligence.
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