As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become a part of day-to-day life, Americans are starting to define where they’d prefer to draw the line.
A survey by Talker Research conducted from October 21-24 asked 1,000 U.S. adults about their comfort level with AI in job hiring. The results were clear: 43 percent of respondents said they felt uncomfortable with AI conducting job interviews, while only 32 percent expressed comfort, and 26 percent were unsure.
The survey revealed generational divides in attitudes toward AI in hiring. Generation Z (ages 18-27) showed the highest comfort level, with 49 percent open to AI-led interviews, while only 20 percent of baby boomers (ages 60-78) and 22 percent of the Silent Generation (ages 78-98) felt the same. Generation X (ages 44-59) also showed hesitance, with just 30 percent feeling comfortable.
Despite these reservations, the survey underscores that AI tools are increasingly making their way into …