Gen Z Sentiment Toward AI Declines, Gallup Finds

April 10, 2026 — A new report from Gallup found that excitement about artificial intelligence is declining among Gen-Z, as concerns about the technology’s risks and long-term effects continue to grow.

The report shows a sharp drop in positive sentiment over the past year, alongside stagnating growth in AI usage among younger consumers.

The study identifies the excitement and hopefulness that Gen-Z feel about using AI were already low last year and declined sharply this year. At the same time, anger rose and anxiety held steady, while curiosity remained the strongest emotion.

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