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Gen Z fears AI will upend careers. Can leaders change the narrative?
Fortune· 2025-12-05 12:29
Group 1: AI Perception Among Young Americans - A majority of young Americans (59%) view AI as a threat to their job prospects, more than concerns about immigration (31%) or outsourcing (48%) [3] - Nearly 45% believe AI will reduce job opportunities, while only 14% expect it to create new opportunities [3] - About 41% feel AI will make work less meaningful, contrasting with 14% who think it will enhance meaning [4] Group 2: Trust in AI - The Harvard poll indicates that 52% of young people trust AI for school and work tasks, with trust rising to 63% among college students [8] - Trust in AI for personal matters is significantly lower, highlighting a divide in perception based on context [8] Group 3: Future of Work and AI - Research from McKinsey suggests that while AI could automate about 57% of U.S. work hours, this does not equate to immediate job loss, as human skills remain relevant [6][7] - The future of work is expected to involve partnerships between humans and AI, rather than mass job replacement [7] Group 4: Communication and Training - There is a need for leaders to effectively communicate how AI will change job roles and to provide ongoing training for employees to adapt in an AI-driven workplace [9]