62% of US voters fear AI could threaten humanity, yet AI safety bill odds sit at 13%
Polymarket · x · 2026-10-08
Polymarket prices a US federal AI safety bill by end of 2026 at just 13% (49% by mid-2027), while a new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 62% of US voters fear AI could get out of control and threaten humanity's future — a stark gap between public concern and legislative prospects.
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