Pew: 55% of US Young Adults Now More Concerned Than Excited About AI
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-08-19
New Pew Research data indicates that for the first time, a majority of Americans under 30 (55%) are more concerned than excited about AI.
- Employment fears are widespread, with 73% expecting AI to reduce U.S. jobs over the next 20 years, up from 61% in 2024.
- Only 5% of U.S. adults believe AI will create more jobs.
- Most under-30s continue to use chatbots, but Pew finds they are equally likely to say these tools hurt or help their creativity.
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