3 reasons kids hate AI—especially the ones who refuse to even try it
Many teenagers today are resistant to AI technology, viewing it as something imposed upon them rather than an opportunity for exploration. A significant portion of Gen Z expresses skepticism towards AI, with many feeling it undermines authenticity and creativity. This generation's experiences with social media have made them cautious about adopting new technologies that may have negative impacts.
- ▪A Gallup survey found that excitement about AI among Gen Z has dropped to just 22%.
- ▪57% of Gen Z non-users of AI are not open to adopting it, compared to 32% of baby boomers.
- ▪Nearly 48% of Gen Z believes that AI's risks outweigh its benefits in work settings.
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Picture a pretty typical 16-year-old today. Her teacher assigns an AI-assisted research project. She doesn’t open ChatGPT. She doesn’t even Google it. She already knows her answer: no.Recommended Video The vibe: I don’t want AI to do my thinking for me. That’s the whole point of being a person. There are millions and millions of teenagers like this. Across classrooms, online forums, and in polling data, a surprising segment of the generation that was supposed to lead AI adoption is instead leading the resistance to it. The numbers are jarring. An April Gallup survey, conducted in partnership with the GSV Family Foundation, found excitement about AI among Gen Z has dropped 14 percentage points since 2025, falling to just 22%, while anger toward the technology has risen 9 points, to 31%.
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