Content overview: “AI Anxiety Enters Top 10 American Fears for First Time in Chapman University Survey”. Artificial intelligence has officially become one of America's top fears, according to the 12th annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears. The survey, released by Chapman University, found that AI-related anxiety now ranks among the nation's top 10 fears for the first time. More than half of Americans (50.1%) fear that AI could harm the political process, while nearly half (48.8%) worry it will hurt the economy.
These findings reflect growing public unease as AI technologies become more integrated into daily life, from deepfakes influencing elections to automation disrupting jobs. The survey, which has tracked American fears for over a decade, highlights a significant shift in the national psyche, moving beyond traditional fears like crime and natural disasters to include emerging technological threats. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.