The more young people use AI, the more they hate it
Gen Z's opinions of AI are hitting new lows as they face fears of job loss and social stigma, with many being deeply acrimonious and resentful of the AI-centric future. Despite being among the biggest adopters of AI chatbot tools, young people are leading a cultural backlash against AI.
Gen Z's opinions of AI are deteriorating as they face job loss fears and social stigma. Young people are among the biggest adopters of AI chatbot tools, but polling data shows they are also part of a wider cultural backlash against AI. Meg Aubuchon, a 27-year-old art teacher, says many peers avoid chatbot tools entirely, wanting to pursue careers where they never have to use AI. Gen Z faces a contradiction: they're told AI will eliminate jobs, but also that they must use it to stay competitive. Silicon Valley's push for AI adoption clashes with their fears of its impacts on the environment, disinformation, and social fabric. Young people are navigating a world flooded with chatbots and generative AI, having already lost years to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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