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People From 50- to 61-Years-Old Are Reportedly the Least Freaked Out by AI
Gizmodo • • business
Key Points:
- Pew Research surveys reveal that overall American excitement about AI has declined since 2021, with 52% now more concerned than excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021.
- Young adults under 30 have become the most concerned group, with 55% more worried than enthusiastic about AI, marking a shift toward pessimism among younger generations.
- The 50-64 age group, overlapping largely with Generation X, is unique in trending opposite to others by showing decreasing concern over AI in recent years, though only 8% are more excited than concerned.
- Despite lower overall concern, 72% of 50-64-year-olds believe AI will result in fewer jobs over the next 20 years, indicating persistent worries about economic impacts.
- Pew’s methodology involves different respondents each year, and age groups shift accordingly, which may influence trends, but the distinct attitude pattern in the 50-64 group remains a notable anomaly.
