71% of U.S. Adults Expect AI to Reduce Jobs Over 20 Years, Pew Finds

71% of U.S. adults say artificial intelligence will lead to fewer U.S. jobs over the next 20 years, up from 64% in 2024, Pew Research Center reported Aug. 18, 2026. The question measures expectations, not employment data. Policymakers will need job credibility, not only productivity claims, to sustain public support for deployment.