Poll: Americans Don't Trust Crypto or AI Despite Big Election Spending

A new poll reveals that most Americans don't trust cryptocurrency or artificial intelligence (AI), even as companies in these industries spend millions trying to influence the 2026 elections.

## What the Poll Found

The survey, conducted by Public First for Politico, asked over 2,000 Americans about their views:

• 45% said investing in cryptocurrency isn't worth the risk (cryptocurrency is digital money like Bitcoin) • 44% said AI is developing too fast (AI refers to computer systems that can think and learn) • Nearly half trust traditional banks more than crypto platforms • Two-thirds want Congress to create strict rules for AI

## Big Money in Politics

Despite public distrust, industry groups called Super PACs (organizations that can raise unlimited money for political campaigns) are spending heavily:

• Leading the Future, a pro-AI group, has raised over $75 million • Fairshake, backed by major crypto companies like Coinbase, has spent $28 million • These groups support candidates who favor looser regulations

## Why This Matters

The poll suggests voters might reject candidates who take money from these tech industry groups. When asked hypothetically, people were less likely to support politicians backed by groups wanting fewer AI rules.

This creates a challenge for the crypto and AI industries: they're spending millions to influence politics, but voters don't trust them. As the 2026 elections approach, candidates accepting this money might face backlash from skeptical voters.

This is an AI-generated summary. Read the original article at: https://cointelegraph.com/news/americans-distrust-crypto-ai-as-industry-super-pacs-flood-midterms-poll-finds?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound