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Why are Gen Z workers sabotaging AI tools at work?

Surveys suggest a large share of Gen Z employees feed workplace AI tools bad data or quietly avoid using them, not out of fear of technology but because they see the mandates as executive theater — leadership admits the tools barely work, yet keeps forcing adoption and punishing resistance.

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The Generation That Grew Up With Algorithms Just Called Bullshit on AI

Nearly half of Gen Z workers admit sabotaging workplace AI. Here's the data behind the revolt — and why executives started it.

Crashtech Editorial July 3, 2026 AI & Society

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