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Young Americans Become More Hostile to AI, Fearing Job Losses

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 19 August 2026, 14:02 UTC By Anna Boyne 1 min read
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The youngest members of the US workforce are increasingly skeptical about artificial intelligence, fearful that advances in the technology will lead to widespread job losses, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

The youngest members of the US workforce are increasingly skeptical about artificial intelligence, fearful that advances in the technology will lead to widespread job losses, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
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