Pew Poll: ChatGPT adoption surges to 44%, but 63% think AI is advancing too quickly

Short summary

According to Pew Research, 49% of Americans now use AI chatbots—up dramatically from 33% in 2024—while ChatGPT usage has specifically doubled to 44% penetration. Market sentiment, however, significantly lags adoption: 63% of respondents believe AI is advancing too quickly for society to manage, and only 16% expect positive long-term societal outcomes. This persistent adoption-sentiment gap, especially pronounced in younger generations who adopt fastest but express the deepest skepticism, reveals substantial consumer anxiety about AI's trajectory.

• •Chatbot adoption surged from 33% (2024) to 49%; ChatGPT specifically reached 44% usage
• •63% of Americans think AI advancing too fast; only 16% expect positive societal impact
• •Younger generations show paradox: highest adoption but deepest concerns about AI's pace

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