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Phys.org — Social Sciences · October 21, 2026 · On the brief until November 4, 2026

Fear study finds AI anxiety among Americans' top fears for the first time

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Stirring widespread public fear about politics and the economy

The Chapman University Survey of American Fears found that artificial intelligence entered the top ten public concerns for the first time. Over half of respondents fear artificial intelligence will harm the political process, and nearly half expect economic damage. These findings give researchers new baseline data on how technological anxiety intersects with political and social trust.

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People who use artificial intelligence weekly report less political fear of the technology than non-users do.

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