Gen Z is terrified of the AI revolution. Nobody's preparing them for it

April 16, 2026

TL;DR

Gen Z's excitement and hopefulness about AI have significantly decreased over the past year, while anger has increased.
More than half of college students report their schools discourage or ban AI use, and a majority of faculty believe graduates are unprepared for AI in the workplace.
The job market for recent graduates shows higher unemployment and underemployment rates, with AI adoption potentially linked to reduced junior hiring.
Experts suggest encouraging young people to use AI tools, lobbying educational institutions to teach AI ethics and techniques, and promoting general AI awareness.
Some critics argue that AI is being used as an excuse for layoffs and hiring freezes, while others believe it's a combination of AI's impact and economic factors.

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