A recent Harvard‑Gallup survey shows that while 74 percent of U.S. Gen Z adults use AI chatbots at least monthly, a majority view the technology with suspicion. Nearly eight in ten say AI makes learning harder, and half now believe its risks outweigh its benefits. Students and young workers are voicing resistance on campuses and in the workplace, citing concerns over laziness, environmental impact, and the erosion of critical thinking. The backlash is prompting universities to rethink mandatory AI integration and sparking debate over the future of generative AI in everyday life. Read more →