HomeEverythingEducation
Equities & FundsCrypto & Digital AssetsAI & TechnologyBusiness & CorporateUS Politics & PolicyGeopolitics & Global RiskMacro, Rates & FXCommodities & EnergyEuropean Politics & MarketsAsia-PacificReal Estate & Property
Story archiveAll categories
← All Stories

Gen Z prefers AI chatbots to human interaction, survey finds

Created at 6 Jun · 3:59 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

A UK survey indicates over 25% of Gen Z would rather interact with AI chatbots than people. Additionally, more than two-thirds of young people surveyed would cancel plans to spend time online.

✉Newsletter

PiQ Daily

Pick your topics. Get only what matters, on your cadence.

Key Numbers

25%Gen Z preferring AI over human interaction
two-thirdsYoung people cancelling plans for online time

Who's Involved

Gen Z
Demographic group showing preference for AI interaction

↳ Why This Matters

This trend highlights a potential shift in social interaction preferences among younger generations, with implications for communication platforms, mental health, and the future of human connection.

Key facts

  • A UK survey found over 25% of Gen Z prefer AI chatbots to human interaction.
  • More than two-thirds of young people surveyed would cancel plans to spend time online.

A recent survey conducted in the UK has revealed a significant trend among Generation Z, with over a quarter of individuals in this demographic group indicating a preference for interacting with AI chatbots rather than human beings. The research further highlighted that more than two-thirds of young people surveyed would be willing to cancel social engagements or other plans in order to spend time online. This suggests a growing reliance on and comfort with digital interactions over face-to-face communication within this generation.

Frequently asked questions

Over a quarter of Gen Z individuals surveyed indicated they would rather talk to AI than a real person.

More than two-thirds of young people surveyed stated they would cancel plans to spend time online.

The survey was conducted in the UK.

Get the newsletter.

Pick the topics you actually care about. We'll email when there's news worth your time, on the cadence you choose. Cancel any time from your account.

Cadence

How It Developed

5 Jun · 12:54 PM
A UK survey shows over a quarter of Gen Z would prefer conversing with AI over humans, with over two-thirds prioritizing online time over social plans.
The Independent | News via PiQSuite

Sources

T1
'I would rush home to speak to ChatGPT': A quarter of Gen Z would rather talk to AI than a real person, research showsm.piqsuite.com

Related Stories

Australian report: Women, university grads most at risk from AI job displacement
8 Jul · 9:50 AM
AI Startups Report Accelerating Revenue Growth
8 Jul · 4:05 PM
Meta faces backlash over AI image tool using public profile pictures
8 Jul · 12:40 PM
Hackers exploit AI hallucination to build botnets
8 Jul · 7:11 AM
Meta's AI glasses privacy safeguards clash with broader data collection strategy
8 Jul · 5:35 PM