Gen Z's AI optimism fades as anger grows over career prospects

A Gallup-led survey of 14–29-year-olds shows Gen Z's feelings about AI cooling: excitement drops to 22% in 2026, hope to 18%, while anger rises to 31%, driven by concerns that AI could dim entry-level job prospects. Yet daily AI use remains steady, and many Gen Z respondents expect to need AI skills for college or work after high school, signaling cautious acceptance despite waning enthusiasm.