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24 July 2025
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Deloitte Insights

Hands-on gen AI experience makes young workers more optimistic—and more anxious

Millennial and Gen Z power users believe gen AI will free up time and improve the way they work, but may also make it harder for the younger generations to enter the workforce

An expansive survey of more than 22,800 respondents across 44 countries found that millennial and Generation Z workers who frequently use generative artificial intelligence are more optimistic than infrequent users about its potential to enhance their work and save time. However, they also express greater concerns about its impact on entry-level job opportunities.

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