Marketwatch iconMarketwatchAug 20, 2026

Most of Gen Z is now afraid AI will steal their jobs.

As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI's impact on jobs is spiking among young Americans.

Most of Gen Z is now afraid AI will steal their jobs.

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As new college grads face elevated rates of unemployment, concern about AI's impact on jobs is spiking among young Americans.

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