Layoffs are just one of the worries that Americans have about AI, there are many others including Pentagon and ..

One in three Americans has a fear that artificial intelligence (AI) will make their job obsolete, according to a new poll released by Quinnipiac University. This data represents a sharp jump from just a year ago, signallaing how rapidly public anxiety about AI and employment is intensifying. The survey also found that 30% of Americans are concerned their specific job could be rendered obsolete by AI, which is up from 21% in April 2025. When a broader picture is taken into account, 7 in 10 Americans (70%) believe that advances in AI technology will lead to a general decrease in job opportunities across the economy.

Age group that is most worried by AI-led job cuts