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An Alarming Number of Gen Z AI Users Think It's Conscious
The majority of young people use AI, and they try to be polite when interacting with chatbots like ChatGPT, but some might have too much of an attachment to it, according to a new study.
Gen Z has a complicated relationship with AI: They see it as a humanlike friend, but also as a foe that could replace their jobs and take over the world, according to a new study by EduBirdie. It's no surprise that social media parodies poke fun at AI-obsessed young people who are overly dependent on ChatGPT for basic functions like responding to a question. Half think it will replace their jobs within a decade, prompting 40% to consider changing careers to "future-proof their livelihoods [and] stay one step ahead of the machines," the survey says.
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