Young adults are losing faith in AI's upside
Summary
A new report from Pew Research Center shows that most U.S. adults under 30 are now more worried than excited about the growing use of AI in everyday life. Concerns about job losses and the social effects of AI have increased across all age groups since 2021.Key Facts
- 55% of adults under 30 say they feel more concerned than excited about AI, up 24 points since 2021.
- Only about 10% of adults under 30 feel more excited about AI, and a third feel both excited and concerned equally.
- Among all age groups, between 47% and 59% say they are more concerned than excited about AI.
- 73% of adults under 30 expect AI will take away jobs in the next 20 years, up from 61% in 2024.
- Around 27% of Americans aged 18 to 34 believe they or someone they know has lost a job due to AI.
- Unemployment among college graduates under 29 has risen from 3.1% before the pandemic to 3.7% since 2022.
- Research shows AI job losses are less common than feared, but negative news stories affect public opinion.
- Other factors like remote work and less training for young workers may contribute to hiring slowdowns.
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