Survey Shows Young People Deeply Distrust AI CEOs
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-22
Gary Marcus shared a Futurism article citing a CNBC Generation Labs survey of 1,000 US adults aged 18-34, revealing a profound lack of trust among young people toward AI company CEOs.
Key Data:
- Alex Karp (Palantir): Highest distrust at 81%.
- Peter Thiel: 79% distrust.
- Mark Zuckerberg: 71% distrust.
- Elon Musk: 70% distrust.
- Sam Altman: 69% distrust.
- Satya Nadella (Microsoft): Fared best but still only had a 35% trust rating.
The survey highlights a significant shift over the last decade, with young adults moving from uncritical admiration of the tech industry to deep skepticism toward its leaders.
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