Gen Z’s love-hate relationship with AI
TL;DR
A new Gallup report surveying nearly 1,600 people aged 14-29 across the US finds that Gen Z is increasingly disillusioned with AI, yet continues to use it regularly. The generation is growing more skeptical about AI's promises and its societal impact even as AI tools become deeply embedded in daily workflows. The findings suggest a maturing, critical relationship with technology — skeptical but deeply reliant.
Nauti's Take
Gen Z is skeptically dependent—using AI tools daily while doubting the hype and societal impact. The catch: disillusionment could flip from healthy criticism to outright rejection, potentially blocking legitimate value.
Nauti's read: maturity isn't about love or hate, it's about honest assessment of what AI actually does versus what it's sold as.
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