38% say AI improved their lives; half feel no change at all
perceived life impact
improved lives38%
no change52%
made life worse10%
Consumer sentiment about AI is calm rather than euphoric: 38% say AI has improved their lives, 52% report no meaningful change, and 10% say it made life worse. Meanwhile 43% of working adults see moderate-to-significant risk to their job within five years (46% of Gen Z).
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