📉 Americans believe the US is lagging behind China in the AI race
According to a Pew Research Center poll, 36% of respondents believe China is more advanced in AI, while only 12% consider the US the leader. Additionally, 51% of those surveyed expressed concern that AI development will increase the economic gap between countries.
🌍 The results reflect public perception of geopolitical rivalry, which could influence public policy, regulation, and the volume of investment in national technologies.
👤 Understanding the assessment of risks and leadership in AI helps to better comprehend the context of future legislation and technological trends.
Source 1: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/07/23/what-americans-think-about-the-global-ai-race/