Verified · Jun 23, 2026
Most Americans fear AI job loss, and trust AI companies least
2 sourcesAnthropic's first Anthropic Public Record survey of 51,993 Americans finds job loss is the most common AI fear in every state, with 64% worried and only 15% trusting AI companies to decide how the technology is built and used.
Why now
The full results, methodology, and state-by-state breakdown are public and ready to cite.
Why it is worth publishing
It is a US-only, weighted survey with a clear method, perfect for creators who want to talk about AI and work without speculation.
Evidence basis
Public opinion on AI is a perennial creator topic, and the trust deficit number is unusually stark.
“64% of Americans worry about AI taking their job.”
Angle
Translate the job-loss and trust numbers into one chart and one takeaway.
Format
Carousel
Demo idea
Show a 2-bar chart of 64% job loss vs 15% trust, with the survey window written underneath.
Platform notes
Always cite the late-2025 US-only sample, not 2026 or global opinion. Quote the original question wording and note the national margin of error is plus or minus 0.6 points. Pin the link to the official methodology page, not a summary article.
Usable claims
- In a 51,993-person US survey, 64% of Americans said they are worried about AI-driven job loss, making it the most common AI fear in every state.
- Only 15% of Americans surveyed said they trust AI companies to make decisions about how AI is developed and used, the lowest trust figure of any institution tested.
Evidence pipeline
Breakdown
This breakdown separates the headline 64% job-loss worry and 15% trust figure from the survey's actual scope, sample, and window, so creators can cover US public opinion without overgeneralizing.
Sources
Risks
- Always cite the survey window and the US-only sample, and pair any global claim with a note that the data does not support it.
- When quoting a number, restate the survey question in plain language and mention the national margin of error.
Demo ideas
- Build a 2-bar chart of 64% job loss vs 15% trust
- Rank the top three hopes and fears from the survey