Results from the first Anthropic Public Record

Anthropic
Anthropic's survey of nearly 52,000 Americans reveals widespread public desire for AI regulation, concern over job loss, and low trust in AI companies.

Summary

The inaugural Anthropic Public Record survey, based on responses from nearly 52,000 Americans in late 2025, highlights a national consensus on the need for government intervention in AI development. While Americans are hopeful about AI’s potential to address medical and social challenges, their primary fears center on job displacement, cognitive dependency, and misinformation. Notably, there is a significant trust deficit regarding AI companies, with a bipartisan majority supporting safety-prioritizing regulations and legal liability for harm. The study finds that while daily AI users are generally less worried about these risks, they share the broader public’s strong desire for robust regulatory oversight.

(Source:Anthropic)