AI regulation should prioritize public interests, even if it slows innovation
Democrats83%
Republicans77%
Independents82%
Source: Fox News, Jun. 1, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
AI Safety Regulation
Fox News, Jun. 1, 2026
Details
| Question | Which comes closer to your view? |
| Item | AI regulation should prioritize... |
| Response | Protecting public interests, even if it slows innovation |
| Poll Main Page | Fox News Poll, May–18, 2026 |
| Interview Period | May 15, 2026 to May 18, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,002 |
| Note | The alternative was “AI regulation should prioritize promoting innovation, even if it increases risks to the public.” |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in mid-May 2026, the question of AI safety had 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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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
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The government should prioritize maintaining rules for AI safety and data security, even if it means developing AI capabilities at a slower rate Gallup, Sep. 17, 2025 | 88% | 79% | 79% |