POLITICO Poll: Majority of Americans Remain Skeptical of AI and Cryptocurrency

On May 3, according to the latest POLITICO poll, despite significant political funding being funneled into the AI and cryptocurrency sectors ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, the overall American public maintains a distinctly cautious, if not negative, attitude towards both industries. The survey reveals that 45% of Americans believe ‘investing in cryptocurrency is not worth the risk,’ while 44% of respondents think the pace of AI development is ‘too fast.’ Nearly half of the respondents expressed greater trust in traditional banks for holding funds compared to cryptocurrency platforms; about two-thirds support the government implementing strict regulations on AI or establishing unified regulatory principles. The report notes that super PACs (Political Action Committees) supporting the AI and cryptocurrency industries are rapidly becoming a significant funding force for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Among them, the pro-AI organization Leading the Future has raised over $75 million; the cryptocurrency PAC ‘Fairshake,’ backed by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple, has invested approximately $28 million in several key primaries. However, the poll indicates that voters are more inclined to support candidates advocating for ‘increased AI regulation’ rather than those pushing for deregulation. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy stated, ‘People do not trust the cryptocurrency industry and do not want AI companies to overpower them culturally and economically.’ Additionally, more than half of Americans reported that they have never purchased and would not consider buying cryptocurrency; 43% of respondents believe the risks of AI outweigh the benefits.