Americans are Using AI More Than Ever – Why is AI Anxiety Rising Too?
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Dec 11, 2025
Insights from Fathom’s Latest Polling and Focus Groups
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become so ubiquitous in our daily lives that it can be hard to believe it’s only been three years since ChatGPT brought generative AI into our public discourse. AI has quietly woven itself into how we work, create, learn, and make decisions – often so seamlessly that people barely notice when they’re using it. As individuals, we experience its benefits in real time; as a society, we are grappling with legitimate questions about its implications for our jobs and the workforce, the quality and role of education, and how we relate to each other.