Most Americans Say AI Will Reduce the Number of Jobs in the U.S.
ReviewedNational
Study Details
- Pollster
- YouGov
- Sponsor
- The Economist
- Sponsor Category
- Media
- Field Dates
- Feb 13, 2026 – Feb 16, 2026
- Published
- Feb 20, 2026
- Geography
- National
- Sample Size
- n=1,500
- Mode
- online
- Population
- U.S. adults
Questions (2)
Q1. Do you think AI will lead to a decrease or increase in jobs in the U.S.?
ConcernJobs/TaxesAI Infrastructure
Decrease63%
Increase15%
No change22%
Q2. Do you think companies are investing too much, too little, or the right amount in AI?
ConcernAI Infrastructure
Too much54%
Right amount28%
Too little10%
Unsure8%