A new poll shows that 45% of Americans say investing in cryptocurrencies is not worth the risk, while 44% say that artificial intelligence (AI) is developing too quickly.
This sentiment leaves candidates who rely on cryptocurrencies and AI Super PAC dollars in a difficult position.
Industry spending meets voters’ suspicions
The survey also showed that nearly 50% of participants trust Traditional banks more than Crypto platforms. In addition, nearly two-thirds of respondents want lawmakers to impose strict regulations or broad oversight of AI.
Nearly half of survey respondents believe in artificial intelligence It will erase more Jobs that produce. A majority of 43% say its risks outweigh its rewards.
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The findings have reached Fairshake, a pro-crypto super PAC Funded primarily by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple Labs spent $28 million on competitive 2026 primaries, according to Politico. Pro-AI PAC Leading the Future has raised more than $75 million since its launch last August.
“The findings raise an emerging challenge for industries as political action committees with their allies seek to translate financial power into political influence. Many of these groups have already become the most dominant players on the political battlefield, spending large sums on candidates on both sides of the aisle, and in some cases competing with fundraising for established party groups,” the report said.
Politico notes that resistance to cryptocurrencies and AI super PACs may stem from a broader public mood. About 41% of respondents believe that special interest groups have excessive political weight. Only 23% describe their role as balanced, while 12% say they have very little influence.
“These findings suggest that skepticism in industries could turn into voter backlash if Americans tire of lavish spending,” Politico added.
In hypothetical matches, respondents were less likely to support candidates backed by groups pushing for looser regulations on AI than were candidates backed by groups calling for stricter technology rules.
Those surveyed also showed stronger support for groups that advocate for climate policy. We will have to see whether voters’ doubts translate into pressure from the ballot box.
These results come from a Politico poll conducted by Public First. The survey drew responses from 2,035 American adults between April 11-14. The overall margin of error is ±2.2 percentage points, while smaller subgroups have larger margins.
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