A recent poll of 2,036 U.S. adults highlights growing concerns over data privacy, censorship, and centralized control of emerging technologies, including AI.
75% of respondents believe that AI would benefit more people if its development were decentralized and not monopolized by large corporations, indicating a desire for open systems.
The survey also shows that there is strong concern about personal data usage, with 88% of participants wanting more control over how AI utilizes their data, and a majority viewing centralized AI as biased.
Both Republicans and Democrats show support for decentralized AI, signaling a bipartisan alignment on the importance of technological power structures and societal impact.