Poll: 73% of working-class US voters fear AI-driven job losses, support government intervention
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A new poll commissioned by Working Families Power and conducted by Justice Research Group surveyed 2,500 working-class American voters about AI and job security. The findings show deep anxiety: 73% worry AI will lead to mass job losses in the US, and 62% fear it will personally affect them or their close ones. Workers expect AI to negatively impact many industries. The poll bolsters the case made by progressive politicians for vigorous regulation of the AI industry, as working-class voters believe government must act to prevent economic disaster.
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bskyPoll: 73% of working-class US voters fear AI-driven job losses, support government interventioncommondreams.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulled73% said they were worried that AI would lead to job losses in the US
62% said they were concerned that AI would personally affect them or people close to them
Workers expect that AI will negatively impact a broad number of industries
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