Young adults are now just as likely as those 30 to 64 to think AI will take people’s jobs
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to fewer jobs in the U.S. over the next 20 years
Note: Those who said “more jobs,” “will not make much difference” or “not sure” or who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Young adults are now just as likely as those 30 to 64 to think AI will take people’s jobs
% of U.S. adults who say they think artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to fewer jobs in the U.S. over the next 20 years
| 2024 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-29 | 61 | 73 |
| 30-49 | 66 | 74 |
| 50-64 | 69 | 72 |
| 65+ | 58 | 63 |
Note: Those who said “more jobs,” “will not make much difference” or “not sure” or who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 22-28, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
