Gen Z Is Sabotaging AI… But Here’s Why

44% of Gen Z workers say they’ve tried to “sabotage” AI at work. But before we jump to conclusions, we need to ask a better question. Why? In this episode of Leading Change in the Wild, I break down the latest data on Gen Z’s shifting sentiment toward AI and why this reaction has less to do with resistance to technology and more to do with how it’s being introduced. Because this is not a story about a generation rejecting AI. It is a story about what happens when leadership gets the rollout wrong. From fear-based messaging to “AI-first” mandates, we are watching a growing disconnect between how companies are deploying AI and how employees are experiencing it. Here’s what I unpack:  The data behind Gen Z’s declining trust and rising anxiety around AI   What “AI sabotage” actually looks like in the workplace   Why poor rollout strategies are driving risky and reactive behavior   The impact of fear-based narratives around job loss and automation   How AI adoption is increasing workload, not reducing it   The tension between productivity expectations and work-life balance   Why Gen Z’s pushback may actually be a signal leaders need to listen to  The takeaway is clear. This is not a Gen Z problem. It is a leadership problem. If you want adoption, you cannot skip the hard work. That means training, transparency, and real conversations about how AI will be used and why. AI is not an easy button. And your people are not the barrier. They are the signal. 👇 Let’s discuss:  Do you think Gen Z is resisting AI or responding to how it’s being rolled out?   How is AI impacting workload and expectations in your organization?   What would make AI adoption feel more intentional and less forced?  🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on digital transformation, leadership, and emerging technologies.