As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to weave into the fabric of everyday life, people are divided on its potential influence and whether it will bring positive changes.
A recent Fox News poll indicates that while half of the respondents (50%) view AI favorably in day-to-day scenarios, that number drops significantly when it comes to its impact on mental health (37%) or society overall (37%).
Specifically, 51% of voters believe AI is beneficial for their current jobs, though 39% disagree. Yet, looking ahead at their long-term career aspirations, there is a noticeable shift in sentiment. Only 43% think AI will help in that area, with 48% believing it might have a negative impact.
Interestingly, views on AI tend to differ based on various demographics. Men, Republicans, those earning over $50,000, and parents seem more inclined to see AI positively across various aspects like jobs, daily life, and broader societal implications. In contrast, women, Democrats, individuals earning less than $50,000, and non-parents express more skepticism.
Furthermore, individuals with college degrees are significantly more likely to perceive AI as advantageous. For example, they tend to believe AI is beneficial for society (10 points higher), mental health (10 points), daily experiences (12 points), career outlook (13 points), and current employment (15 points) compared to those without a degree.
When pondering the future, a majority (58%) of voters expect AI to displace more jobs than it creates (only 10% believe it will create jobs). About one-third are uncertain about the implications just yet (31%).
Interestingly, a sizable portion of voters (30%) express strong concerns about their job security due to AI, but the majority don’t feel excessively worried. In fact, over twice as many people (29%) reported being not at all concerned compared to those who said they are very worried (12%).
Worry levels fluctuate depending on the industry, with those in sales, real estate, and finance (24% very concerned) as well as health care (22%) feeling somewhat more at risk than individuals in education (14%), agriculture and construction (17%), or food and hospitality (19%).
Additionally, specific subsets of voters, such as very liberal individuals (26%), urban residents (24%), those aged 45 to 54 (24%), and men under 45 (23%) are more likely to express concerns about job losses in the near future.
Conducted between November 14 and 17, 2025, the Fox News investigation involved interviews with 1,005 randomly selected registered voters. Participants were contacted via live interviews on landline (104) and mobile (646) phones, or completed the survey online after being texted (255). The margin of sampling error stands at ±3 percentage points for the entire sample, with larger margins for subgroups. The study also accounted for demographic representation based on age, race, education, and region, using data from sources like the American Community Survey and Fox News Voter Analysis.
