Americans increasingly use AI while trusting it less, according to new Quinnipiac polling. Research usage jumped to 51% (up 14 points), but only 21% trust AI results. Even when told AI outperforms doctors at reading scans, 81% still want human oversight. The trust gap is driving legislative action—over 1,500 AI bills hit state legislatures as political consequences accelerate faster than with previous tech waves.

#AI #TechPolicy #PublicTrust

https://www.implicator.ai/america-uses-ai-it-doesnt-trust-the-backlash-is-already-here/

Americans' AI Use Rises as Trust Falls, Quinnipiac Finds

Americans use AI more than ever and trust it less than ever. A Quinnipiac poll shows 51% research with AI while only 21% trust the results. Gen Z is the most pessimistic generation despite highest usage, with 81% expecting job losses. The backlash is already becoming law.

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Alberta legislation to come imposing provincewide code of conduct for local councils
Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says he'll propose legislation to bring third-party oversight to ethics complaints in an effort to prevent abuses and boost public trust.
#Politics #Albertamunicipalaffairs #Albertamunicipalities #CodeofConduct
https://globalnews.ca/news/11747917/alberta-municipalities-code-of-conduct/
Alberta legislation to come imposing provincewide code of conduct for local councils
Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says he'll propose legislation to bring third-party oversight to ethics complaints in an effort to prevent abuses and boost public trust.
#Politics #Albertamunicipalaffairs #Albertamunicipalities #CodeofConduct
https://globalnews.ca/news/11747917/alberta-municipalities-code-of-conduct/
Alberta legislation to come imposing provincewide code of conduct for local councils
Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says he'll propose legislation to bring third-party oversight to ethics complaints in an effort to prevent abuses and boost public trust.
#Politics #Albertamunicipalaffairs #Albertamunicipalities #CodeofConduct
https://globalnews.ca/news/11747917/alberta-municipalities-code-of-conduct/

Tubefilter: Gen Z’s negative feelings about TikTok are starting to affect their usage habits. “At the most basic level, Gen Z is still TikTok’s bread and butter. 65% of the respondents said that they use TikTok daily. When you peel back the layers, Gen Z’s feelings about TikTok become more complicated. Yes, many Zoomers are still active users, but 31% said that they scroll the FYP out of […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/13/tubefilter-gen-zs-negative-feelings-about-tiktok-are-starting-to-affect-their-usage-habits/
Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRT
In late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.
#Canada #Politics #FinchWestLRT #Metrolinx
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716562/finch-west-lrt-michael-lindsay/
Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRT
In late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.
#Canada #Politics #FinchWestLRT #Metrolinx
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716562/finch-west-lrt-michael-lindsay/
Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRT
In late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.
#Canada #Politics #FinchWestLRT #Metrolinx
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716562/finch-west-lrt-michael-lindsay/
Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRT
In late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.
#Canada #Politics #FinchWestLRT #Metrolinx
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716562/finch-west-lrt-michael-lindsay/
Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRT
In late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.
#Canada #Politics #FinchWestLRT #Metrolinx
https://globalnews.ca/news/11716562/finch-west-lrt-michael-lindsay/