An Alarming Number of Gen Z AI Users Think It’s Conscious

An Alarming Number of Gen Z AI Users Think It’s Conscious

Gen Z has a complicated relationship with AI: They see it as a humanlike friend, but also as a foe that could replace their jobs and take over the world, according to a new study by EduBirdie.

A survey of 2,000 people found 25% think AI is “already conscious”; 50% say it isn’t now but will be in the future. Most use it as a productivity tool (54%), but also as a friend (26%), therapist (16%), fitness coach (12%), and even a romantic partner (6%). They’re also using it to…

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