INSIGHT · US
Most U.S. voters say Trump, Congress underestimate AI risks: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Reuters/Ipsos poll finds a majority of U.S. voters believe the Trump administration and Congress are not taking AI risks seriously. No specific policy outcome yet, but sentiment is shifting toward tighter oversight.
WHY IT MATTERS
Political risk for BFSI: populist pressure for AI regulation may accelerate mid-2026–2027. Compliance teams should stress-test scenario models for stricter guardrails on autonomous trading, credit, lending.
Source: Reuters · 2026-10-07