A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that a majority of Americans believe artificial intelligence (AI) will have negative environmental impacts over the next decade. According to the survey released on September 16, 2026, 47 percent of respondents predicted that AI will do 'more to hurt' the environment, while a smaller percentage expressed optimism about its potential benefits.
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Poll indicates more Americans believe AI will harm the environment than help
A poll by The Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that 47 percent of Americans believe AI will negatively impact the environment in the next decade. The survey indicates a general skepticism about the environmental benefits of AI technology.
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More Americans say AI will hurt the environment than help it: Poll
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Poll indicates more Americans believe AI will harm the environment than help