Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
Some kids are growing increasingly skeptical of the hype around LLMs, with 37% of teens aged 13 to 17 cringing at AI content and over half worrying about misinformation and deepfakes.
Intelligence analysis by Llama
Young people are adopting AI technology but are mixed in their enthusiasm, with many believing AI will have a negative impact on society in the next 20 years.
Some kids are getting tired of all the hype around AI technology and are starting to think it's not as cool as everyone makes it out to be. They're worried about the consequences of AI and don't like the way it's being pushed on them by adults and tech corporations.
Analysis
A Shift in Attitudes
The past four years have seen a significant shift in the way young people perceive AI technology. While many still use chatbots for school assignments and companionship, a growing number are expressing their skepticism towards the hype surrounding LLMs. According to market research firm YPulse, 37% of teens aged 13 to 17 cringe when they see AI content like music and videos, and more than half worry about misinformation and deepfakes.
A Contradiction
Adoption rates of AI technology are high, with a majority of America's teens reporting they use chatbots. However, enthusiasm is mixed, with a recent Pew Research report finding that while many teens think AI will be good for them personally, over a fourth of their cohort believe AI will have a negative impact on society in the next 20 years. This contradiction highlights the complexity of young people's attitudes towards AI technology.
A Different Moral Panic
This time, the moral panic isn't coming from older generations - in fact, kids are turned off by the way AI is being pushed on them by adults and tech corporations. They're also acutely aware that whatever disruption happens, their generation is going to be bearing the brunt of it. Ergo, the eye-rolls.
Key points
- 37% of teens aged 13 to 17 cringe when they see AI content like music and videos
- Over half of teens worry about misinformation and deepfakes
- Adoption rates of AI technology are high, but enthusiasm is mixed
- Young people are turned off by the way AI is being pushed on them by adults and tech corporations
If this trend continues, it could lead to a more nuanced understanding of AI technology and its potential consequences, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making.
However, if young people continue to be skeptical of AI technology, it could lead to a lack of adoption and innovation, ultimately hindering progress in the field.
