Americans are more skeptical of artificial intelligence than the rest of the world. Here’s why—and how to fix it.
Since the modern era of artificial intelligence began in 2022, advancements have come at a breakneck pace. But in the U.S., that hasn’t translated to more users—or less skepticism.
Two in three Americans say AI tools make them nervous, more than nearly all of the 30 other countries surveyed in the Ipsos AI Monitor. But beyond that, the number of people using AI tools has stagnated in the U.S., with barely more Americans using them in 2025 than in 2024—despite AI tools becoming more available across devices, prevalent in digital experiences, and reliable in terms of output.
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