# Fear study finds AI anxiety among Americans' top fears for the first time

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-20T12:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-ai-anxiety-americans.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/fear-study-finds-ai-anxiety-among-americans-top-fears-for-the-first-ti-da32a7/

Chapman University has released the results of its 12th annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears, revealing that concerns about artificial intelligence have entered the nation's top 10 fears for the first time. The survey found that more than half of Americans fear AI could harm the political process, while nearly half worry it will hurt the economy.

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