How young people say they think AI will affect their career opportunities
Survey of 1,214 Americans ages 18 to 34 conducted Sept. 5-13, 2025
A bar chart showing how Americans ages 18 to 34 say they think AI will affect their career opportunities. Among all adults surveyed, 55% say they think AI will limit their career opportunities, 22% say they think it'll expand them, and 23% are unsure. Optimism about AI expanding career opportunities is highest among those who use AI regularly compared to those who aren't regular users and those who don't use it at all.