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

BlockBeats News, May 3rd, According to a recent poll by POLITICO, despite the AI and cryptocurrency industries pouring significant political donations into the U.S. midterm elections, the overall American public still holds a notably cautious or even negative attitude towards the two industries.

The survey shows that 45% of Americans believe that "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 stated that they trust traditional banks to safeguard their funds more than cryptocurrency platforms; about two-thirds support the government imposing strict regulations on AI or establishing unified regulatory principles.

Reportedly, super PACs (Political Action Committees) supporting the AI and cryptocurrency industries are rapidly becoming a significant financial force in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Among them, the pro-AI organization Leading the Future has raised over $75 million; the cryptocurrency PAC "Fairshake," supported by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple, has already invested around $28 million in several key primaries.

However, the poll shows that voters are more inclined to support candidates who advocate for "strengthening AI regulation" rather than those pushing for relaxed regulations. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy stated: "People do not trust the cryptocurrency industry, nor do they want AI companies to steamroll them culturally and economically."

In addition, over half of Americans said they have never purchased or would not consider buying cryptocurrency; 43% of respondents believe that the risks of AI outweigh the benefits.