A new public opinion poll conducted in the US reveals that despite the increasing influence of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency sectors in the political arena, voters remain cautious about these areas. According to the survey published by POLITICO, a significant portion of Americans both find cryptocurrency investments risky and are concerned about the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development.
According to the survey results, 45% of participants believe that investing in cryptocurrencies is not worth the risk. Similarly, 44% believe that artificial intelligence is developing “too fast.” A noteworthy picture emerges regarding financial trust, with approximately half of participants stating that they trust traditional banks more than crypto platforms for protecting their money. Furthermore, about two-thirds of Americans support stricter government regulations or a common regulatory framework for artificial intelligence.
The research also reveals a rapid increase in technology and crypto-focused political spending ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. It notes that the pro-AI organization “Leading the Future” has raised over $75 million in donations, while Fairshake, a crypto-focused political action committee, has spent approximately $28 million on crucial primaries with support from major players like Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple.
However, voter behavior is deviating from the expectations of technology companies. According to the poll, voters are more inclined towards candidates who support stronger regulations rather than those who advocate for deregulation of artificial intelligence. Chris Murphy commented on the issue, saying, “People don’t trust the crypto industry and don’t want AI companies to culturally and economically oppress them.”
On the other hand, the research also reveals that cryptocurrency adoption is still limited. More than half of the participants stated that they had never bought cryptocurrency or considered buying it, while 43% believe that the risks of artificial intelligence outweigh its potential benefits. This picture shows that both sectors have a long way to go in gaining public trust.
*This is not investment advice.
