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Americans Use AI More, But Concerns Persist

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 22, 2026

While artificial intelligence is attracting growing investment and attention, a new Pew Research study shows that many Americans remain uncertain about its long-term impact on society.

Growing Usage, Lingering Doubts

As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life, most Americans continue to express neutral or negative views about its future. Just 16% believe the technology will have a positive impact over the next two decades, while nearly 40% expect a negative effect. The findings point to a disconnect between rising adoption and public sentiment. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now used by 44% of U.S. adults, yet concerns about the technology’s long-term consequences remain widespread.

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Government Regulation And Corporate Responsibility

The study also found limited confidence in existing safeguards. Around 67% of respondents do not believe the U.S. government will put meaningful controls in place, while 59% lack confidence in companies to develop AI safely. Many Americans are also concerned about the pace of development, with nearly two-thirds saying the technology is advancing too quickly.

Demographic Divides In Perception

Views on AI vary across age groups and between men and women. Americans under the age of 30 are among the most sceptical, with only 14% expecting positive societal outcomes from AI. Usage patterns also differ by gender. Men report higher daily use of chatbots than women, at 27% compared with 20%, and are more likely to explore platforms beyond ChatGPT, including Copilot and Grok.

Changing Information Consumption

AI is also changing how people access information. According to the Pew report, six in 10 Americans regularly read AI-generated summaries online, a trend that has become increasingly common on platforms such as Google. At the same time, many older Americans remain less engaged with AI-powered tools. Nearly 75% of respondents aged 65 and older said they do not actively use such technologies.

Conclusion

The report highlights a gap between growing adoption and public confidence. While AI tools are becoming more widely used, concerns about their long-term impact and the ability of governments and companies to regulate them remain widespread.

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A New Twitter-Inspired Social Network Is Taking Shape

by News Editor

August 27, 2026

A new social network called Twitter.now is entering the market, with a founding team that includes former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates. The service is being developed by startup Operation Bluebird.

As Ars Technica reported, X sued the company last year and asked a Delaware judge to block the launch. Operation Bluebird argued in a petition that X had abandoned trademarks including “Twitter” and “Tweet.”

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Coates has said the project is not an attempt to recreate the original Twitter. In a LinkedIn post, he described the platform as a new public space focused on trust, transparency and user choice.

AI System To Rate Posts

Twitter.now is currently being tested, with early access priced at $20. Its main feature is VERA, an AI system designed to evaluate posts, verify claims and provide sources and context.

Posts receive a trust score, with users eventually able to set a minimum score to filter their feeds. The company says this approach will give people more control over what they see instead of leaving those decisions entirely to an algorithm.

Moderation Remains A Challenge

Scaling moderation will be one of the platform’s biggest tests. Social networks have repeatedly struggled with content moderation as their communities grow, and newer platforms such as Bluesky have faced similar criticism.

Operation Bluebird says VERA will form the basis of its moderation and verification system. A second version is already planned, with expanded tools that would let users set a specific trust threshold for the posts appearing in their feeds.

For now, Twitter.now remains in an early testing phase, combining the familiarity of the Twitter name with an AI-driven approach to evaluating online information.