Navigating AI Perceptions Across Age Groups

This chapter explores the contrasting perceptions of AI among different age demographics, focusing particularly on a sixth-grade class's hands-on experience with ChatGPT. The discussion reveals significant misunderstandings about AI's capabilities among adults and highlights the disconnect between technology creators and everyday users. Additionally, it addresses the implications of AI in the workplace, including employee hesitance towards adoption and concerns over job security in an increasingly automated environment.