Voters Call for More Regulation on Artificial Intelligence

A recent poll from Center Square, released on Tuesday, indicates that a significant number of voters believe artificial intelligence needs more oversight. Around 45% of registered voters in the U.S. feel there’s “too little” government regulation of AI, while only 13% think there is “too much.” The rest, about 23%, believe regulation is “about right.”

The poll highlights some political divides; roughly 37% of Republicans feel there is inadequate government regulation of AI, whereas 53% of Democrats share that sentiment. Additionally, 41% of self-identified independents agree that regulation is lacking.

Age also plays a role in opinions about AI regulation. Approximately 55% of voters over 65 believe there’s “too little” regulation, contrasting with only 37% of respondents aged 18 to 29.

Mike Noble, the founder of Noble Predictive Insights, commented on these trends, suggesting the generational gap reflects differences in technical experience.

In a wider context, opinions on the impact of AI extend to energy consumption as well. As public concern grows, a separate investigation found that 70% of Americans oppose the construction of new AI data centers, with 48% expressing strong opposition, according to a Gallup poll from May.

Furthermore, on Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to discuss a bill that would require tech companies to cover the energy costs associated with AI data centers, as reported by CNBC.

The Center Square poll, conducted between June 1-4, surveyed 2,585 individuals, including 915 Republicans, 1,013 Democrats, and 297 independents—those who do not lean toward either major political party.