Gen Z Is Most Skeptical of AI: New Study [Video]

Despite growing up in the digital age, or perhaps because of it, Gen Z is increasingly skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI) compared to other generations, a new study revealed.

More 18- to 24-year-olds said they don’t want AI on their phones compared to older generations, according to a new GWS research report. While the Gen Z group said they didn’t want AI 16 percent of the time, only 9 percent of the older group surveyed said the same thing.

They also had different views on the technology in general. While nearly half, or 46 percent, of older millennials said they were in favor of AI if it boosts their productivity, only 25 percent of Gen Z said the same, revealing a significant gap despite being the generation most likely to grow up around AI.

“Gen Z’s skepticism toward AI reflects a generation that’s hyper-aware of how technology has been used to exploit them,” HR consultant and generational expert Bryan …