Public Opinion Surveys on AI and Emerging Technologies

In this series, Brookings scholars conduct and analyze public opinion surveys that examine Americans’ attitudes toward a range of emerging technologies and their likely effects.

Artificial Intelligence When people think AI did the creative work, task meaning and effort decline

Milena Nikolova, Viliana Milanova, Feicheng Wang

August 3, 2026

Heavy machinery and the American flag are seen before the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump as he participates in the Foxconn Technology Group groundbreaking ceremony for its LCD manufacturing campus, in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, U.S., June 28, 2018. REUTERS/Darren Hauck TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC175D6CD2E0

Global Trade Brookings survey finds 58% see manufacturing as vital to US economy, but only 17% are very confident in its future

Darrell M. West

July 9, 2019

United States Postal Service clerks sort mail at the USPS Lincoln Park Carriers Annex in Chicago

Technology & Information Brookings survey finds 57 percent are positive about their online shopping experiences

Darrell M. West

November 29, 2018

A man votes at a small, desk-style voting booth.

U.S. Government & Politics Brookings survey finds 57 percent say they have seen fake news during 2018 elections and 19 percent believe it has influenced their vote

Darrell M. West

October 23, 2018

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