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April 3, 2023

20810 US adults surveyed

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More than 1,000 technology leaders recently signed an open letter calling on researchers to pause development of certain large‑scale AI systems for at least six months world-wide, citing fears of the “profound risks to society and humanity.” Would you support or oppose a six-month pause on some kinds of AI development?

Conducted April 3, 2023

YouGov surveyed 20810 US adults

41%
28%
9%
4%
18%
More than 1,000 technology leaders recently signed an open letter calling on researchers to pause development of certain large‑scale AI systems for at least six months world-wide, citing fears of the “profound risks to society and humanity.” Would you support or oppose a six-month pause on some kinds of AI development?

Conducted April 3, 2023

YouGov surveyed 20810 US adults

By:
41%
28%
9%
4%
18%

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