American Liberals Increasingly Fear Artificial Intelligence Extinction

A large YouGov survey (n≈18k) finds half of U.S. adults now express some concern that AI could end humanity, but the increase since 2023 is concentrated among liberals (61% now vs. 42% in 2023). The rise aligns with respondents who say AI is advancing too quickly and is higher among holders of fine‑arts, social‑science, and humanities degrees than among engineers or computer scientists. — If one political coalition shifts toward stronger existential AI anxiety, it could change who demands regulation, funding priorities, and the politics of tech governance.