# Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows

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Podcast: [TechCrunch Daily Crunch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/techcrunch-daily-crunch-434302)
Published: 2026-06-19T11:00:00+00:00
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Despite the fact that AI increasingly dominates our economy, most Americans are not particularly optimistic about the technology’s long-term impact on the country, a Pew Research study reveals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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