Survey: Young Americans Increasingly Hostile Towards Artificial Intelligence, Concerned About Job Loss

According to TechFlow, on August 19, a survey by the Pew Research Center shows that skepticism towards artificial intelligence is growing among the youngest workforce in the US, as they worry that advancements in this technology will lead to massive job losses. Since the Pew Research Center started this survey in 2021, adults under 30 have indicated for the first time that their concerns about artificial intelligence outweigh their excitement. This result is generally consistent with other age groups, but the attitude of the youngest group has shifted significantly, transforming from the group initially most optimistic about AI's potential to one of the groups skeptical about this technology.

The survey also shows that nearly 75% of adults under 30 believe this technology will lead to reduced job opportunities, higher than the 61% from two years ago. These findings further confirm the complex relationship between American youth and artificial intelligence. They are one of the most proficient user groups of this technology, but at the same time, artificial intelligence also threatens those entry-level positions that traditionally laid the foundation for them to enter the labor market. (Jin10)