Most US voters say President Donald Trump's administration and Congress are not taking AI risks seriously, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in early October 2026 found that a majority of US voters believe President Donald Trump's administration and Congress are not taking the risks of artificial intelligence seriously. The survey, which ended on October 5, showed 57% of registered voters, including a third of Republicans, criticized the administration's handling of AI. Additionally, 84% of voters see AI as a threat to American workers, and a bipartisan majority supports stricter government regulation. The poll comes ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, where AI has become a key campaign issue.