Decentralized AI favored by majority of Americans: DCG poll

A Harris poll commissioned by Digital Currency Group found 77% of surveyed Americans saw decentralized AI “as more beneficial to society overall.”

Nearly three-quarters of surveyed Americans believe decentralized artificial intelligence is more likely to support innovation and progress over a centralized counterpart, according to a Harris poll commissioned by crypto venture firm Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Results of the poll of 2,036 Americans aged 18 and over released on May 29 found that 56% favored decentralized AI, and 77% saw decentralized AI “as more beneficial to society overall.”

“Three-quarters of Americans agree that the transformative power of AI would benefit more people if it wasn’t consolidated in the hands of a few major players,” said DCG’s policy vice president, Julie Stitzel.

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