Regulate AI? GOP Much More Skeptical Than Dems That Government Can Do It Right: Poll

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, there is a growing debate over how it should be regulated. A new poll has revealed that Republicans are much more skeptical than Democrats when it comes to government regulation of AI.
The survey, conducted by Morning Consult and The Economist Group, found that only 28 percent of Republican respondents said they trusted the government to regulate AI correctly. In comparison, 56 percent of Democratic respondents said they had faith in the government’s ability to do so.
When asked about their overall opinion on regulating AI, 43 percent of Republicans surveyed said they were “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about its potential misuse while only 24 percent expressed support for regulations. On the other hand, 57 percent of Democrats indicated support for regulation with just 19 percent expressing concern over its misuse.
The survey also showed that Americans across party lines have similar views when it comes to who should be responsible for regulating AI: 72% believe tech companies should take primary responsibility while 68% think governments should play a role as well. Additionally, 63% agreed that independent organizations such as universities and research institutes should also help regulate AI technology.
Overall, these findings suggest that there is still some disagreement among Americans regarding how best to regulate artificial intelligence technology moving forward – particularly between members of different political parties – but most agree on one thing: tech companies must take primary responsibility in order ensure proper oversight and accountability going forward.
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