Gallup Poll Shows Decline in Gen Z Excitement About AI
A recent Gallup poll indicates a drop in excitement about artificial intelligence among Generation Z. Excitement levels fell 14 percentage points over the past year to 22%. Hopefulness about AI decreased by nine points to 18%.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA Gallup poll released this week reported a decline in Generation Z's attitudes toward artificial intelligence. Excitement about AI among Gen Z dropped 14 percentage points over the past year, reaching 22%. Hopefulness fell nine percentage points to 18%, according to the polling data.
The survey measures sentiment changes among this demographic group.
The data covers the period from approximately April 2025 to April 2026, based on the release timing. These figures reflect responses from Gen Z participants, defined typically as those born between 1997 and 2012.
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Gen Z's maturing perspective on AI, with 22% still excited and 18% hopeful, reflects growing realism amid rapid technological advancements.
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