"Gen Z's excitement about artificial intelligence dropped 14 points over the past year to just 22%, according to Gallup polling released this week. Hopefulness fell nine points to 18%. Anger rose nine points to 31%."
"The paradox is telling: 62% of Gen Z and millennials believe that AI will unlock financial opportunities they don't currently possess. Something is going wrong here, on the cusp of a supposed Fifth Industrial Revolution."
"More than half of college students say their school either discourages (42%) or outright bans (11%) the use of AI, according to Gallup. Faculty are aware of the damage: 63% believe their school is not adequately preparing students."
Gen Z perceives a failure of institutions in preparing them for the AI revolution. Their excitement about AI has dropped significantly, with only 22% expressing enthusiasm. Hopefulness has also decreased to 18%, while anger has risen to 31%. Even daily users of AI report greater declines in positive sentiment. Despite believing AI can create financial opportunities, trust in the surrounding systems is lacking. Higher education institutions are criticized for discouraging AI use, with many students feeling unsupported in developing necessary skills.
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