Young less fond of AI than it might appear

Yahoo -   Adults might assume that young people are using AI at record levels to do their homework, that they actively avoid any semblance of critical thought. And while those concerns might be well-founded, that view greatly misunderstands our younger generation’s shifting attitude towards AI.

Even though young people use AI tools quite readily, with 85% of teachers and 86% of students having used one in the 2024-25 school year at some point—many aren’t fond of it at all. Per a Gallup poll, young people’s resentment has grown significantly in the past year, with 48% of Gen Zers thinking the risks of AI in the workforce outweigh its benefits.

It’s part of a broader cultural backlash against AI, with many Gen Zers feeling genuine contempt for the AI-centric future that awaits them.