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Poll: 70% Fear AI Will Cost Jobs, Trust Dwindles

3/31/2026

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Summary

Gen Z Doubts AI

A Quinnipiac University poll finds growing skepticism about artificial intelligence, with 70% saying AI advancements will reduce job opportunities, up from 56% last year.
Gen Z shows higher concern, with 81% expecting job losses due to AI.
Trust in AI-generated information is low, as 76% say businesses lack transparency about AI data and outputs.
Sixty-five percent oppose building AI data centers in their communities.

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Historical Context

The Luddites' Uprising in 1811 arose as skilled textile workers protested against job losses caused by mechanization, leading to approximately 1,000 riots across England. This movement reflected early technophobia, a sentiment that resurfaces today, as 70% of people express concerns that artificial intelligence may threaten job security, highlighting ongoing tensions between technological progress and workforce stability.

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Gen Z Doubts AI

A Quinnipiac University poll finds growing skepticism about artificial intelligence, with 70% saying AI advancements will reduce job opportunities, up from 56% last year.
Gen Z shows higher concern, with 81% expecting job losses due to AI.
Trust in AI-generated information is low, as 76% say businesses lack transparency about AI data and outputs.
Sixty-five percent oppose building AI data centers in their communities.

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