Gen Z's AI Paradox: High Usage, Low Trust

Despite 51% of Gen Z using AI weekly, trust has plummeted. 42% feel anxious about AI replacing entry-level jobs, while 48% of employed Gen Z see workplace AI risks outweighing benefits.

Tech Job Crisis: Investment Drop, Not AI

Over 500,000 tech jobs lost in US since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, primarily due to decreased corporate investment rather than AI automation. Major companies like Oracle, Block, Amazon, and Meta announced significant layoffs.

AI Tax Filing Tool Tested

Perplexity launches Computer for Taxes, an AI agent that completes tax returns autonomously. PYMNTS tested it, finding it calculated $66 less tax than human preparation.