"Gen Z is nearly twice as likely as millennials to view AI-generated ads negatively, 39% vs. 20%, according to January data from the Interactive Advertising Bureau and Sonata Insights."
"Use the sentiment gap to pressure-test your campaign targeting, and show your brand team where AI creative needs more human polish to earn younger audiences."
A January 2026 study by the Interactive Advertising Bureau and Sonata Insights reveals a significant generational divide in attitudes toward AI-generated advertising. Gen Z consumers aged 16-27 demonstrate substantially more skepticism toward AI-created ads than millennials aged 28-43, with negative sentiment reaching 39% versus 20% respectively. This 19-percentage-point gap highlights critical differences in how younger audiences perceive and respond to artificial intelligence in marketing. The research surveyed 505 US consumers across both generations plus 104 advertising executives from companies with substantial media budgets. These findings suggest brands must reconsider AI creative strategies when targeting younger demographics, potentially incorporating more human elements to improve reception and campaign effectiveness.
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