Axios: Exclusive: Americans are using and worrying about AI more than ever, survey finds

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Dec 10, 2025

Nearly seven in 10 Americans have used AI, but concerns around the technology's impact on jobs and education is on the rise, per a new report from AI governance nonprofit Fathom.

Nearly seven in 10 Americans have used AI, but concerns around the technology's impact on jobs and education is on the rise, per a new report from AI governance nonprofit Fathom.

Why it matters: People in the U.S. are steadily using AI more, but many say they aren't convinced that it's helping them and that rules would make the tech more trustworthy.

Driving the news: When asked who they trust to "ensure that AI is developed with proper guardrails," federal government agencies came in last, with just 42% of Americans expressing confidence in their ability to regulate AI.

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Independent.
Nonpartisan.
Nonprofit.

Fathom is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by philanthropists. We do not take donations from corporations, including frontier labs and the FAANG companies, or foreign entities associated with countries of concern.

Independent.
Nonpartisan.
Nonprofit.

Fathom is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by philanthropists. We do not take donations from corporations, including frontier labs and the FAANG companies, or foreign entities associated with countries of concern.