Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
August 28, 2026 / 12:18 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Younger workers (Gen Z) are more pessimistic about AI's workplace impact than older generations.
- Older workers (Gen X) show higher optimism towards AI in their jobs.
- Younger employees fear AI will displace entry-level jobs and limit career prospects.
- Some workers are concerned about being replaced by AI or forced to integrate new AI tools.
- Older workers view AI as complementary, using their experience to correct AI errors.
- Female employees, especially Gen Z women, are more negative about AI than their male counterparts.
- AI-driven job growth may be worsening the gender gap in the tech industry.