Millennials More Likely to Use AI Than Gen Z—Here's Why
Younger workers may be approaching the technology with greater caution and anxiety than their slightly older co-workers.
A recent survey reveals that Millennials are the most active users of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, eclipsing the younger generation of Gen Z. Conducted by Channel V Media in June, the study of 7,675 U.S. adults found that 47.2% of Millennials use generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, compared to only 44.3% of Gen Z adults.
The primary difference between the two groups is their perception of AI's role. While Millennials view AI as a tool that can enhance their work, Gen Z sees it as a competition for their first job. Serhii Nikolaichuk, founder and CEO of The Capital Index, explained that the AI conversation is shifting from age and technological familiarity to workplace experience and perceived risk.
Experts suggest that Gen Z may be more cautious about AI because of job security concerns. Nearly 31% of Gen Z respondents expressed fear of losing their job to AI, compared to 8.3% of Millennials. Gen Z also reported higher levels of anxiety about AI, with 21.9% feeling apprehensive about its impact on work and daily life. Despite the widespread use of AI, many Americans remain skeptical.
Only 7.7% of Americans currently use agentic AI systems that can perform actions on their own, and 41.8% believe autonomous AI is not a good idea. Privacy concerns are also a significant issue, with 60.5% of Americans expressing very or extremely high concern about AI violating their privacy.
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