Survey Finds US Youth Generally Distrust AI and Tech Giants Advocating "Embracing AI"
A CNBC and Generation Labs survey indicates that 1,088 US youth have low trust in AI; 45% believe AI has a negative impact on careers, only 10% find it helpful, and they distrust tech giants like Musk.
CNBC and Generation Labs conducted a survey among over a thousand US young people, revealing widespread skepticism among this age group toward artificial intelligence technology and its promoters. Data shows nearly half of respondents worry AI will impact personal career development, with only a very small number acknowledging its potential benefits. This attitude reflects the gap between rapid technological iteration and social acceptance.
The younger generation's distrust extends not only to the technology itself but also to tech leaders like Musk and Altman. Economic pressure and employment uncertainty are core drivers, with AI viewed as a tool that may intensify competition or replace human labor. Meanwhile, tech giants' aggressive investment and promotion in the AI field have failed to effectively alleviate public deep-seated concerns regarding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and social equity.
This trust deficit may affect the pace of AI technology deployment and policy direction. If companies ignore public sentiment and solely pursue technological breakthroughs, they may face stricter regulatory scrutiny and market resistance. In the future, strengthening AI ethics construction, improving technological transparency, and conducting public education will be key paths for the industry to build long-term trust and achieve sustainable development.
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