Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z’s Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

A new survey from Gallup, GSV Ventures, and the Walton Family Foundation finds Gen Z is becoming more skeptical of AI.

Many young people now see AI’s workforce risks as outweighing its benefits, and say using it as a shortcut can hurt learning.

The shift is a warning sign for the tech industry, since younger users often drive long-term adoption.

Gen Z’s growing backlash points to wider concerns about AI’s value, safety, and impact on jobs and education.