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Most Americans want AI development to slow down or stop entirely, new poll finds.

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A Quinnipiac University poll found that 77 percent of Americans want AI development slowed or stopped until its safety is verified, and 74 percent have little or no trust in AI companies.

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A Quinnipiac University poll found that 77 percent of Americans want AI development slowed or stopped until its safety is verified, while 86 percent support independent safety standards and 74 percent have little or no trust in AI company leaders.

Why it matters: The poll indicates broad public support for slowing AI development and for independent safety oversight.

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