For the first time, a majority of Americans under 30 are more concerned than excited about AI, reaching 55%.

Fresh Pew Research data.

• The employment fear is even broader, with 73% of under-30s expecting AI to reduce U.S. jobs over 20 years, up from 61% in 2024.

• Only 5% of U.S. adults now think AI will create more jobs.

• Most under-30s still use chatbots, so widespread use is coexisting with rising concern and mixed views about AI's effect on creativity.

• Most under-30s also use chatbots, yet Pew's earlier work finds they are equally likely to say those tools hurt or help their creativity.