# Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows

> **Platform:** [SPIDITS AI](https://spidits.com/) — Real-Time AI News & Market Intelligence  
> **Published:** 2026-06-17T17:00:01.000Z  
> **Category:** RESEARCH  
> **Impact Score:** 170/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only-16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/only-16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows](https://spidits.com/timeline/only-16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows)

## Executive Summary
Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/only-16-percent-of-americans-think-ai-will-have-a-positive-impact-on-society-a-new-study-shows)**: Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows — _Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows._

---
*Synthesized by SPIDITS AI Market Intelligence Desk. Track live AI news, model releases, and funding: [https://spidits.com](https://spidits.com)*