The Verge: The More Young People Use AI, the More They Hate It — Gen Z Anger at AI Spikes to 31%

The Verge / Hacker News·high signal

A Gallup survey (Feb-March 2026, commissioned by Walton Family Foundation) reveals Gen Z anger about AI spiked from 22% to 31% year-over-year, while excitement dropped from 36% to 22%. Yet daily/weekly usage held steady at ~51%. Nearly half (48%) now say AI risks outweigh benefits in the workplace, up from 37% last year. Among K-12 students, 74% believe AI will make learning harder. 122 points and 134 comments on HN.