Gen Z AI Use Steady as Enthusiasm Declines

A new survey reveals that while more than half of Generation Z in the United States uses generative artificial intelligence regularly, enthusiasm for the technology among the group has declined sharply over the past year, with rising levels of anger and anxiety.

The poll, conducted by Gallup in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures, included 1,572 respondents aged 14 to 29 and was carried out in late February and early March. It found that 51 percent of participants use AI daily or weekly, a slight increase from 47 percent in the previous year's survey. Usage remains steady overall, with no significant growth, particularly among those in K-12 grades who report higher adoption rates than young adults. Daily users make up 22 percent of the group, while 29 percent use it weekly.

Despite this consistent integration into daily tasks, such as schoolwork and professional duties, positive emotions toward AI have waned. The share of respondents feeling hopeful about the technology fell to 18 percent, down nine percentage points from last year, while excitement dropped 14 points to 22 percent. Anger rose by nine points to 31 percent, and anxiety held steady at...