From self-driving cars to AI chatbots, technology is rapidly changing our world. Where do Tennesseans stand on these innovations?
54%
Tennesseans broadly approve of the public having access to AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot, with 54% approving and 34% disapproving.
70%
Tennessee’s new law generally barring cities and electric utilities from paying or absorbing the cost of electrical infrastructure built specifically to serve large data centers has bipartisan consensus, with 70% of voters supporting it and just 15% opposing it.
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27%
Just 27% of voters support the idea of Tennessee following 38 other states in offering dedicated tax incentives to attract data centers, and 61% oppose it.
33%
Among Tennesseans who are currently employed, a third (33%) are concerned that AI could eliminate their own job within the next five years, while 65% are not concerned.
55%
When it comes to AI in healthcare, a majority (55%) say AI should be allowed with clear limits and human oversight, and only 29% say it should not be used because the risks are too great.
43%
In K-12 schools, however, a plurality (42%) say AI should not be used in classrooms because the risks are too great, while 40% would allow it with limits and teacher oversight.