Safety/press release/2026-10-20

Chapman University's 2026 survey finds AI among Americans' top fears

Chapman University's 2026 Survey of American Fears reports that anxiety about artificial intelligence has entered the top 10 fears for Americans for the first time. This finding, disseminated by Chapman's own newsroom and picked up by other outlets, indicates a growing public concern regarding AI's potential societal impact.

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  • AI anxiety among Americans' top fears
  • First time AI entered top fears
  • Based on Chapman University's 2026 Survey of American Fears

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