Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry
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Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry
"Gen Z remains unconvinced that AI enhances creativity, critical thinking or even efficiency. The majority believe AI-driven efficiency may come at a cost, particularly to learning."
"Excitement about AI dropped 14 percent since last year and hopefulness fell by nine percent, while the proportion of young people feeling 'outright anger' toward the tech spiked from 22 percent last year to 31 percent this year."
A recent survey reveals that Gen Z is ambivalent about AI, with 48% believing its risks outweigh benefits. Excitement about AI has dropped 14% since last year, and 31% express outright anger towards it. Concerns center on AI's impact on cognitive skills, with many doubting its ability to enhance creativity or efficiency. Additionally, 44% of Gen Z workers have sabotaged AI initiatives at work, indicating a strong resistance to its adoption and a belief that it complicates learning.
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