DCG partnered with The Harris Poll to explore the general public’s knowledge of AI, their attitudes toward it, and their personal usage of it.

“This research makes it clear: there’s strong public support for policies that both protect innovation and keep pace with where the world is headed. Three-quarters of Americans agree that the transformative power of AI would benefit more people if it wasn’t consolidated in the hands of a few major players,” said Julie Stitzel, Senior Vice President of Policy at DCG. “Just as we’ve done in crypto, we’re committed to working hand-in-hand with policymakers to shape thoughtful, balanced rules that foster the growth of decentralized systems, which are opening access to intelligence in the same way that the internet first opened access to information.”

“The public is calling for a new social contract with artificial intelligence: one where AI is governed openly, distributes value fairly, and gives people a meaningful stake in the systems that shape their lives,” said Tony Douglas, Co-Founder, Decentralized Research Center. “Decentralization is no longer a fringe idea, it’s a framework for building AI that reflects public values and a chance to avoid repeating the failures of the last tech era.”