Gen Z hasn’t made up its mind on AI, survey finds
A new survey from Milltown Partners, shared first with Semafor, found that 73% of Gen Z adults haven’t made up their minds on AI, while half said they expect AI to harm society.
A recent survey by Milltown Partners has revealed that Gen Z individuals are unsure about their stance on AI technology. According to the findings, 73% of Gen Z respondents have not yet made up their minds regarding AI, placing them on par with baby boomers (50%) and Gen Xers (48%) in terms of uncertainty. In contrast, millennials expressed the most optimism, with 39% anticipating AI's potential to cause harm to society.
The survey highlights a paradox in the relationship between young people and AI. While many argue that AI hinders their ability to think independently and makes them less employable, 46% of Gen Zers use the technology daily, the second-highest rate among all generations. This level of usage underscores the significant role AI plays in shaping tech trends and its impact on data centers.
Interestingly, the study also reveals that younger generations are less concerned about the existential risk of AI, a topic that dominates discussions in AI safety circles. Moreover, Gen Zers are more conflicted about their own use of AI, with 30% admitting to feeling guilty when they utilize the technology, a rate more than double that of respondents over 30.
Companies and politicians are keen to understand Gen Z's perspective on AI, given their influence on technological advancements and the pivotal role AI and data centers played in the recent US midterm elections.
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