The more young people use AI… the more they seem to hate it.

In this episode, Rowan and Naya react to a Verge article exploring why Gen Z’s opinion of AI is getting worse—even as usage increases.

From fears about job loss to the growing stigma aro

und “cheating,” they break down why more exposure to AI isn’t leading to more trust.

Is this just a phase… or something deeper?

In this episode:

• Why Gen Z is turning against AI

• AI and job anxiety for younger workers

• The stigma of using AI at school and work

• Why using AI can feel like cheating

• How more AI usage reveals its flaws

The more we use AI… are we supposed to like it more—or question it more?

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