American Voters Support State-Level AI Regulation

The White House has taken a stand against AI regulation bills in Florida and Utah that would require safeguards for minors, including transparency measures mandating that AI companies publish child safety plans. However, a 2026 IFS brief on voter opinions toward AI reveals that Americans think differently. While the administration seeks to block state-level intervention, Americans express strong bipartisan support for firm guardrails, with over 60% of Trump and Harris voters backing state regulation of AI. Moreover, 82% of Harris voters and 77% of Trump voters think that tech companies should be held liable for child harm. These findings demonstrate that a clear bipartisan majority supports stronger state regulation to ensure that AI develops safely, especially when it comes to protecting children.

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