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Gen Z's AI backlash is getting louder
AI anxiety is growing and, in some cases, it's boiling over into public backlash.
TL;DR
- Gen Z students are booing commencement speakers who praise AI, reflecting growing anxiety about the technology's impact on their future.
- A survey found that Gen Z's excitement toward AI has dropped 14% in the past year, while feelings of anger have risen.
- Young people are increasingly worried about AI taking their jobs, especially as companies cite AI for layoffs.
- Some employees, particularly Gen Z, are undermining or resisting their company's AI strategy due to fears of job displacement.
- Despite negative sentiment, over half of 14- to 29-year-olds report using AI daily or weekly.