With artificial intelligence (AI) seemingly taking over the world right now, it’s no wonder humans are feeling a little uneasy.
In fact, the generation that is apparently biting their nails a little more than any other is Generation Z.
According to a study by talent solutions firm Robert Half, 73 per cent of Canadian Gen Z professionals are concerned about AI impacting their jobs, despite being digitally savvy.
Millennials aren’t too far behind, with 68 per cent feeling the same way.
Additionally, 44 per cent of Gen Xers also agree, along with 33 per cent of baby boomers.
Some generations are also proving that if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
The study says over half of Gen Z, Gen X and baby boomers are willing to learn new skills and re-adjust in order to pursue a new role with their current employer if their job was at risk.
Millennials, however, would prefer to look for a new role elsewhere.
Still, Gen Z professionals have an advantage when it comes to not only surviving the rise of AI but thriving in it because they’ve grown up with tech their own parents didn’t have.
According to a Business Insider report, as long as Gen Zers remain flexible and adaptive, they will have the potential to shine in an AI-powered world.
The data in this poll are from surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm in April 2023, Jan. 2023 and Nov. 2022. The surveys contain responses from 592 workers, 500 workers and 1,122 workers, respectively, who are age 18 or older.
