A POLITICO/Public First poll conducted from September 13 to 15 also shows that a plurality of the population would prefer a pause in the development of advanced models.
According to a POLITICO survey of 2,064 American adults conducted with Public First between September 13 and 15, 2026, a margin of error of about 2.2 points, 63% of respondents believe that artificial intelligence could one day wipe out humanity. The detail of the answer is instructive: 26% say the risk is only "moderate", 20% say the risk is "significant", and 17% believe the outcome is "almost certain".
Beyond the existential question, the survey reveals a clear preference for braking: 48% of respondents say they are in favour of a pause in the development of more advanced models, compared to 31% who want to continue.
When asked about alarmist statements from the industry itself, 51% of respondents believe that AI leaders sincerely believe what they are saying, while 26% see it above all as a communication operation.
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