Rapid development of its technologies artificial intelligence could jeopardize the future of humanity, according to a majority of Americans polled Reuters/Ipsos whose findings were released today.

More than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of AI, and 61% believe that it can threaten civilization.

Ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT became the fastest growing application of all time, the widespread integration of AI into everyday life has brought AI to the forefront of public discussion.

ChatGPT (ChatGPT: an artificial intelligence application that allows dialogue and response) has started an AI race with big names in technology such as Microsoft and Google, who have promised to outdo each other’s achievements in artificial intelligence.

MPs and AI companies also interested: OpenAI CEO Tom Altman testified before the US Congress yesterday, expressing his concerns about the possibility of misuse of this technology and requested regulatory rules.

“There is no way this genie can get into a bottle. There is a global explosion going on,” said Senator Cory Booker, one of several lawmakers who raised questions yesterday about the best ways to regulate AI during yesterday’s Senate debate on the use of the technology.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that three times more Americans predict the negative effects of artificial intelligence than Americans who believe otherwise.

According to the data, 61% of respondents believe that AI is a threat to humanity, while only 22% disagree, and 17% remain unsure.

More concern was expressed by those who voted for Donald Trump in 2020. 70% of Trump voters compared to 60% of Joe Biden voters agree that AI can threaten humanity.

In terms of religious beliefs, evangelicals generally agree that AI is a danger to humanity: 32% compared to 24% of non-evangelicals.

While Americans worry about AI, crime and the economy are higher on the list of everyday concerns, with 77% supporting increased police funding to fight crime, and 82% worrying about the risk of a recession.

Industry officials say citizens need to better understand the benefits of AI.

“The concerns are very well founded, but I think what is missing from the dialogue is why are we all doing this? AI will improve the quality of life for people and help them become more efficient and competent,” says Sebastian Tran, professor of computer science at Stanford University, founder of Google X.