Gen Z AI Users 2026

Adoption, Attitudes, and the Growing Role of AI in Gen Z’s Daily Lives

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Gen Z is embracing AI, but trust in the technology still lags. Even as the tool increasingly shapes work and life habits, traditional search remains the go-to for Gen Z purchase decisions.
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Gen Z leads AI adoption but remains skeptical of its broader value. Even as the technology increasingly shapes everyday decisions, traditional search is still the cohort’s go-to for purchase decisions.

This deck covers:

  • Gen Z’s AI adoption, attitudes, and confidence compared with other generations
  • How Gen Z uses AI across work, school, and personal life
  • The role of AI in Gen Z’s path to purchase

authors

Paola Flores-Marquez

Contributors

Suzy Davidkhanian
VP, Content
Nikolai Dineros
Nate Elliott
Principal Analyst, GenAi in Advertising
Na Li
Director, Primary Research
Wendy Malloy
Director, Reports Editor
Emma Noyes
Senior Graphic Designer, Data Visualization
Jennifer Pearson
VP, Research
Matt Torpey
Senior Data Visualization Editor
Emman Velasco
Data Visualization Editor
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