Gen Z Is Most Worried About Impacts of AI. They Still Use It the Most
Summary
A new poll by the Pew Research Center shows that Generation Z (people roughly aged 18-29) is the most worried about how artificial intelligence (AI) might negatively affect society and their personal lives in the next 20 years. Despite these concerns, Gen Z also uses AI tools like chatbots more than any other age group.Key Facts
- 48% of Gen Z believe AI will have a negative impact on society, and 37% think it will negatively affect their own lives.
- Only 14% of Gen Z believe AI will have a positive impact on society.
- 66% of Gen Z have used chatbots like ChatGPT, which is higher than any other age group.
- People aged 30-49 use chatbots more often daily than Gen Z, with 23% versus 21%.
- Older adults (65+) use chatbots the least, with only 23% having ever used one and 4% daily use.
- Many college students and young adults are skeptical about AI’s future, sometimes showing frustration during speeches about AI.
- Concerns among Gen Z include job market disruption, environmental impacts, and AI’s reliability.
- The survey was done in February 2026, involving over 5,000 participants.
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