"Seventy percent say they are not on track to achieve the American Dream, and 84% report delaying major milestones like buying a home or starting a family."
"A majority, 56%, believe they will have to change careers because of AI. But two-thirds also believe that higher education...fails to offer a good return on investment."
"If they had the power to do so, 70% say they would prefer to halt the development of any AI tools with the potential to eliminate jobs."
"The solutions lie in flexible, affordable, results-driven training that lower-wage earners can complete while they continue to work."
Lower-wage Americans are increasingly anxious about economic changes driven by AI, feeling unprepared and unsupported. A survey of over 3,000 low-income individuals revealed that 70% do not believe they are on track to achieve the American Dream, with 84% delaying major life milestones. Many fear they will need to change careers due to AI, and two-thirds doubt the value of higher education. Despite their desire to halt AI development, solutions lie in flexible, affordable training that allows them to work while upskilling.
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