Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it (opens in a new tab)
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:49 PM EDT · New York desk · United States edition
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Permits, export rules, moratoriums, and the politics gathering around the buildout.
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The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
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