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Most Americans Oppose Granting Legal Rights or 'Personhood' to AI

A new poll finds a vast majority of Americans do not support giving artificial intelligence legal rights or 'personhood.'

Published Jun 24, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A new poll indicates a vast majority of Americans oppose granting legal rights and 'personhood' to artificial intelligence. The results show broad public resistance to legally recognizing AI as persons or rights-bearing entities.