Majority of Under 30s Worry About AI, Threatening Trillion-Dollar Dreams
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-22
Citing Pew Research data, a majority of adults under 30 are now more concerned than excited about AI. This signals a deep trust crisis for the industry; as the future workforce holds a negative stance, Big Tech may face backlash for decades, potentially jeopardizing the path to a trillion-dollar business.
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