Poll: Most Americans Remain Skeptical About AI and Cryptocurrency

According to the latest poll by POLITICO, despite the AI and cryptocurrency industries investing significant political funds in the U.S. midterm elections, the overall American public remains notably cautious, even negative, towards both industries.

The survey shows that 45% of Americans believe "investing in cryptocurrency is not worth the risk," while 44% of respondents think the pace of AI development is "too fast." Nearly half of the respondents indicated that they trust traditional banks to safeguard their funds more than cryptocurrency platforms; about two-thirds support the government implementing strict regulations on AI or establishing unified regulatory principles.

Reports indicate that super PACs supporting the AI and cryptocurrency industries are rapidly becoming a significant funding force for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Among them, the pro-AI organization Leading the Future has raised over $75 million; the cryptocurrency PAC "Fairshake," supported by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple, has invested approximately $28 million in several key primaries.

However, polls show that voters are more inclined to support candidates advocating for "increased AI regulation" rather than those pushing for deregulation. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy stated, "People do not trust the cryptocurrency industry and do not want AI companies to crush them culturally and economically."

Additionally, more than half of Americans indicated that they have never purchased and would not consider purchasing cryptocurrency; 43% of respondents believe the risks of AI outweigh the benefits.