Americans are using AI more than ever while trusting it less, new Quinnipiac poll finds

THE DECODER / 4/6/2026

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Key Points

  • A Quinnipiac University poll finds that Americans’ AI usage is rising, yet public trust in AI is declining at an even faster pace.
  • The survey highlights a widening skepticism gap, suggesting many people rely on AI while questioning its reliability or implications.
  • Gen Z shows the most pessimistic outlook, with the bleakest views about the job market compared with other generations.
  • The findings point to growing uncertainty around AI’s social and economic impact, especially among younger workers.

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A new Quinnipiac University poll reveals a growing paradox: AI adoption in the US is climbing fast, but skepticism is growing even faster. Gen Z, the generation most familiar with AI, has the bleakest outlook on the job market.

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