Poll Shows 91% of Americans Support AI Safety Guardrails

Quinnipiac University released a poll on Wednesday showing that 91% of Americans believe the United States should establish guardrails for artificial intelligence systems. The survey indicates strong public support for the implementation of independent safety benchmarks for AI companies.

Respondents expressed a preference for caution over rapid advancement, with 81% stating that safety should be prioritized over the pursuit of innovation. This preference holds even if the adoption of such standards results in the slower development of the technology.