Polls conducted in 2024 show that 16% of Americans anticipate a positive societal impact from AI over the next 20 years, while approximately 40% expect negative effects and nearly two-thirds view development as occurring too quickly. Daily or occasional use of AI chatbots stands at 49% overall and reaches 66% among adults aged 18-29. 59% of respondents distrust companies to develop AI safely and 67% doubt meaningful government regulation will occur.