The government needs to regulate artificial intelligence
Democrats76%
Republicans67%
Independents61%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Jun. 16, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Government Regulation of AI
The Economist/YouGov, Jun. 16, 2026
Details
| Question | Do you think artificial intelligence (AI) needs to be regulated by the government? |
| Response | Yes |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, June 13 - 15, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Jun. 13, 2026 to Jun. 15, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,549 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in June 2026, government regulation of AI has been prominent in the new for months. In March 2026, the Trump administration released its national legislative framework for artificial intelligence, which urged relatively light regulation. Since then, the administration repeatedly tangled with AI company Anthropic about regulatory and safety questions. |
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Other poll results on Government Regulation of AI
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The government should do more to regulate the use of AI Quinnipiac University, Mar. 30, 2026 | 88% | 59% | 80% | |
Artificial intelligence should be more regulated YouGov, Nov. 26, 2025 | 79% | 73% | 70% |