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Gen Z used to embrace AI. Now most young adults fear it will steal their jobs.

Gen Z used to embrace AI. Now most young adults fear it will steal their jobs.
MarketWatch Wednesday 19 August 2026, 18:35 UTC By Venessa Wong 1 min read
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As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI’s impact on jobs is spiking among young Americans.

As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI’s impact on jobs is spiking among young Americans.
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