Gen Z embraces AI at work but feels guilty relying on it – survey
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES — A recent EduBirdie study has revealed a growing ambivalence among Generation Z towards the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, in the workplace.
The survey of 2,000 Gen Z Americans found that nearly half of the respondents believe AI has made them more creative, with some even reporting increased earnings.
The primary uses for AI among this demographic include research (61%), brainstorming and idea generation (56%), proofreading (47%), and content creation (42%).
However, 36% of Gen Z felt guilty about using AI assistance for work tasks. Thirty-one percent worried it could limit their critical thinking abilities, 18% said it made them less creative, and 13% said AI made them less productive.
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One in five respondents reported facing issues, with 2% even being fired for using ChatGPT. An additional 11% faced disciplinary action, and 8% had problems with incorrect information or poorly fitting content from the AI.
While only 9% think AI could replace them in 2024, 61% believe their roles could be automated within 10 years.
A D2L survey found that Gen Z Americans are the most worried about AI job threat. Fifty-two percent of Gen Z and 45% of Millennial respondents are concerned about being replaced by 2025 by coworkers with superior AI skills — significantly higher than the 33% of Gen Xers who held similar concerns.
As AI’s role in the workplace continues to evolve, balancing its benefits against potential drawbacks will be crucial for future generations.
