Most Americans fear AI's threat to jobs and the threat of civil war: Poll

Public Opinion & Political Landscape - American voters are deeply concerned about the state of democracy, rising extremism, and worsening race relations [1] - Approval of the Supreme Court has significantly decreased, dropping 19% [1] - 88% of those polled believe the nation is stronger because of diversity, across the political spectrum [2] - Support for immigration is at an all-time high [2] - There's a rising contempt among Hispanic voters for those perceived as hunting their family members [3] Societal Concerns - 71% of respondents are concerned that artificial intelligence will take jobs away [1] - Concerns about white supremacy are increasing, with more people explicitly identifying it as a major issue [1] - One in four Latinos report experiencing racism, up from 11% previously [1] Geopolitical & Technological Competition - The United States is falling behind China in the field of AI [4] - The US has fallen behind on drones [7] Policy & Governmental Issues - ICE's actions are viewed unfavorably by 56% of respondents, due to perceived violations of rights and freedoms [4] - There are concerns about the government's focus on issues other than the future, such as AI and technological advancement [5] - Research funding to universities, which are engines of innovation, is being reduced [7]