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Most Consumers Have Seen AI-Created Ads, Half Object To Them

  • Gallup, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:10 PM

Most Americans have seen ads that clearly have been created with artificial intelligence, Gallup reports. Of those surveyed, 79% have seen such ads in the last 30 days, and 49% have negative feelings about use of AI. Younger people are especially opposed to it, including 66% of those aged 18-29. In contrast, 51% in the 30-44 age bracket, 38% in the 45-59 cohort and 46% of those who are 60 and older are against AI use in advertising. However,  75% accept use of AI for brainstorming ideas and to create early drafts of ads when it is disclosed. 

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