Gen Z's AI backlash: young people now turn against tech they know and use
clarashih · x · 2026-09-03
Thompson notes the classic pattern—youth excited, elders wary—has flipped for AI: Gen Z's backlash is among the most striking recent developments, and it comes from people who know and use the technology.
Their concerns span environmental impact but center on job prospects. He interviews Clara Shih, a two-decade Big Tech veteran now running dearcc to help young people get hired, about the entry-level job market and which roles are most exposed.
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