Ipsos
6 storiesIpsos is a global market research and polling firm that often partners with media outlets and institutions on public-opinion surveys. Recent coverage of Ipsos centers on AI polling: an ABC/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found 57% of Americans say AI is bad for society; an Ipsos survey found 49% have heard a lot about AI versus 13% for super intelligence; and a Reuters/Ipsos poll found three in four Americans say AI companies are not doing enough to prevent disasters. Ipsos also backed the 2026 Human Advantage Conference, and Epoch AI and Ipsos surveys showed near-daily AI use among US adults rising from 8% to 19%.
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An ABC/Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds 57% of Americans say AI is bad for society versus 42% good, and about two-thirds oppose new US data centers, with stronger opposition locally. Among those under 30, 65% view AI negatively, while Republicans are more evenly split.
An Ipsos survey of 1,016 U.S. adults in October 2026 found 49% have heard a lot about AI versus 13% for super intelligence. Among those aware, 65% are confident in their AI understanding versus 51% for super intelligence.
The Ipsos-supported Human Advantage Conference 2026 was held on 1-2 October, bringing together experts from academia, business and public policy to discuss how behavioural science, human intelligence and AI help organizations navigate a complex world. Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion was among the speakers.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that most US voters believe President Trump and Congress are not taking the risks posed by artificial intelligence seriously.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found three out of four Americans say AI companies are not doing enough to prevent disasters. The result reflects public concern over AI safety and risk controls.
Surveys by Epoch AI and Ipsos show that between March and August 2026 the share of US adults using AI almost daily rose from 8% to 19%, more than doubling, while weekly-only use fell from 17% to 10%, indicating AI is fast becoming part of everyday American life.
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