"The oldest Zoomers are the angriest, as rising anger may be driven by AI dimming prospects for entry-level workers. Gen Z is more acutely aware of AI's impact compared to mid-career individuals."
"Daily AI users are more curious, excited, and hopeful than weekly users, yet even they are less enthusiastic than last year. The plateaued usage indicates a reticent acceptance of AI's permanence."
"Despite apprehension around AI, 52% of Gen Z K-12 students agree they need to know how to use it for college or classes after high school, an increase from 47% last year."
"More than half of K-12 students, 56%, believe they will have the skills to use AI daily after graduating high school, compared to 44% the previous year."
The share of Gen Z excited about AI dropped from 36% to 22% in 2026, while hopefulness fell from 27% to 18%. Anger increased from 22% to 31%, particularly among older Gen Z members. Daily AI users remain more curious and hopeful than weekly users, yet overall excitement has declined. Despite mixed feelings, 52% of K-12 students acknowledge the necessity of AI skills for future education, up from 47% last year. Additionally, 56% believe they will possess the skills to use AI daily after high school, compared to 44% previously.
Read at Axios
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]