Anthropic Survey of 52,000 Americans Reveals 64% Fear AI Job Losses, 48% Hope for Disease Cures

According to Anthropic's 'Public Record' survey of nearly 52,000 Americans in late 2025, 64% of respondents expressed worry about AI-driven job displacement—the top concern across both Democrats and Republicans, with higher anxiety among more educated workers. Nearly half said curing diseases like cancer or Alzheimer's ranked among their top three wishes for AI.

Despite optimism on AI's potential, trust in AI companies remains strikingly low at just 15%—below trust in the federal government. Over 70% of Americans support government regulation of AI, with strongest backing for oversight on privacy, child safety, and corporate liability.