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Young Americans express AI mistrust but increased comfort, poll finds

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A recent poll of Americans aged 18-34 reveals significant mistrust and fatalism regarding artificial intelligence, with 27% believing AI has caused job losses. Despite these fears, a majority (71%) are as comfortable or more comfortable with AI than a year ago, and many are actively using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. The poll also highlights widespread concern over the cost of living and a generally negative view of the current economy and political parties. AI

IMPACT This poll indicates a significant level of public apprehension towards AI's impact on employment, potentially influencing future adoption and policy discussions.

RANK_REASON The article reports on a poll's findings regarding public opinion and sentiment towards AI and other societal issues, rather than a direct release or development.

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Young Americans express AI mistrust but increased comfort, poll finds

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Margaret Talev ·

    Youth poll: Thumbs down on everything

    <div>Data: Generation Lab; Chart: Danielle Alberti/Axios</div><p>More than a quarter of younger Americans (27%) believe they or someone they know has lost a job because their employer replaced them with AI, according to a new <a href="https://www.generationlab.org/" target="_blan…

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