Teens across the U.S. express mixed views on AI, with some, like 15-year-old Charles Ansevin, seeing it as a helpful companion for intelligent discussions, while others, like 16-year-old Dorian Prado, worry it undermines critical thinking and learning. Eighteen-year-olds Tessa Klein and Dammie’on McColley highlight both AI’s utility—as a private tutor and study aid—and its broader societal risks, including job displacement and economic inequality. The range of perspectives reflects the complex, evolving relationship young people are forming with generative AI as they navigate education and future careers.
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