For years, headlines have warned of robots taking jobs, automation erasing careers, and artificial intelligence creating an uncertain future for younger generations. But if you ask Generation Z interns entering the workforce in 2025, the story looks very different.
According to a new survey of more than 1,100 KPMG interns across the U.S., Gen Z doesn’t see AI as a looming threat. Instead, they see it as a powerful tool they feel confident using to boost their performance. While half of respondents expect roughly 20% of their jobs to be automated once they start full-time roles, 92% believe they can adapt. What they want from their employers isn’t protection from technology—it’s mentorship, stability, and a healthier balance between work and life.
