A growing number of young people are expressing skepticism toward artificial intelligence, despite its widespread adoption.According to market research firm YPulse, 37% of teens aged 13-17 cringe at AI-generated content like music and videos, while over half worry about misinformation and deepfakes.

This contradiction highlights the mixed enthusiasm for AI among teens, who use the technology for schoolwork and companionship but remain critical of its societal impacts.

Melanie Green, a communications professor, notes that this moral panic stems from young people's awareness that they will bear the brunt of AI's disruptions.Parents and educators report children dismissing AI as 'BS,' with platforms like Bluesky and Reddit reflecting this distrust.

The article underscores concerns about job loss, declining critical thinking, and environmental impacts, suggesting a generational shift in how AI is perceived and its potential long-term consequences.