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Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds

Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds

Summary

A recent Gallup survey shows that about 20% of U.S. adults who sought financial advice in the past year used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, but only a small number trust AI strongly for managing money. Most Americans trust financial advisers more, though many rely on their own internet research or family and friends for financial guidance.

Key Facts

  • About 1 in 5 Americans who sought financial advice recently used AI tools.
  • Only around 30% of U.S. adults have some or great confidence in AI’s financial expertise, with just 3% trusting it a great deal.
  • Roughly 80% of adults have some confidence in professional financial advisers.
  • Despite this trust, only about one-third of those seeking advice actually used a professional adviser.
  • About 73% relied on their own internet searches for financial guidance.
  • Younger adults (Gen Z and millennials) are more likely to use AI for financial advice than older adults.
  • Cost may prevent younger adults from hiring financial advisers, so they turn to lower-cost options like AI and internet research.
  • Financial experts recommend using AI mainly to learn about financial concepts, combined with advice from trusted sources.
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