Two-thirds of Americans want the government to regulate the dangers of AI.

Omissions

• The MEP did not cite any specific poll, survey date, or source for the figure. Support levels vary slightly across polls (65–69%) depending on exact question wording and survey timing.
• Some polls frame the question as concern about the government doing 'too little' rather than directly asking whether respondents 'want' regulation — a related but not identical framing.

Sources

• PrimaryPew Research CenterBased on a June 2025 survey, half of U.S. adults say the increased use of AI in daily life makes them feel more concerned than excited, and the report documents widespread support for AI regulation across party lines.
• SecondarySearchlight InstituteAround two-thirds of Americans (67%) are more concerned about the government doing too little to regulate the dangers of AI, versus doing too much (12%).
• SecondaryAnnenberg Public Policy Center, University of PennsylvaniaNearly two-thirds (65%) say the government has done 'too little' to regulate AI — a view held by majorities of Democrats, independents, and Republicans.
• SecondaryPublic Citizen69% of Americans think that the government is not doing enough to regulate AI. 80% of U.S. adults believe the government should maintain rules for AI safety and data security.