Pew Research Center Report

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan American think tank based in Washington, D.C. It provides information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends shaping the United States and the world.

Futuristic humanoid with glowing features. This represents the AI usage statistics showing Americans use AI more than ever but trust it less.

AI Usage Stats 2026: Americans Use It More but Trust It Less

About half of U.S. adults now use AI chatbots, roughly double the 2024 share. But a new Pew Research Center survey finds views tilting negative. Most say AI is moving too fast and will make their data less secure. Even younger adults, the heaviest users, are the most skeptical about AI’s future impact.