AI in Everyday Life Surges While Trust Slips, Quinnipiac Poll Finds

A Quinnipiac national poll finds Americans are using AI more in daily life but remain wary: trust in AI-generated information is low (only about 21% say they trust it most or almost all of the time), a majority (55%) think AI will do more harm than good in day-to-day life, and 70% expect AI to reduce job opportunities with Gen Z the most pessimistic about the labor market. Americans call for greater transparency and regulation, oppose AI for military targeting at higher rates, yet hold nuanced views on AI in healthcare, education, and political ads. The survey of 1,397 adults (±3.3 percentage points) also shows widespread experience with AI tools and varying confidence in spotting AI-generated media across generations.