Gallup 2026 World Poll reveals US AI users more anxious than global peers
Summary
Frequent AI users in the U.S. demonstrate a lower level of concern about the technology, with 68% of daily users reporting worries compared to 80% of less-frequent users, according to Gallup’s 2026 World Poll. In contrast, a significant portion of Singapore's population, where 46% of adults use AI daily, expresses optimism about its potential to benefit the country, with 77% of AI-aware adults expecting positive impacts. This highlights the U.S. as the most anxious among 37 countries surveyed, where 74% of AI-aware adults express apprehension about the technology compared to only 36% who foresee it mainly helping the nation. Overall, despite substantial concern, global sentiment towards AI tends to be more positive than negative.
Analysis
Gallup: Gallup is a leading analytics and advisory company known for conducting large-scale public opinion research and polls on societal issues. It released findings from its 2026 World Poll focused on global attitudes toward artificial intelligence. The results show variation in AI concern levels based on frequency of use, particularly highlighting the United States position among surveyed countries. Global AI Sentiment: Positive feelings toward AI outweigh negative ones across the world even as concern remains substantial. Usage and Outlook Contrast: Singapore demonstrates higher daily AI engagement alongside strong expectations for national benefits from the technology.
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