25/05/2026

LYFE MONDAY | MAY 25, 2026

23 AI arrives to young people’s angry boos T HE artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is here and the boos are getting louder, especially among the young. o Youth increasingly frustrated with proliferation of tech, much to CEOs’ surprise off 10% of its workforce globally starting this month. Amazon.com has axed some 30,000 corporate jobs in recent months as it pushes AI and efficiency while in February fintech firm Block cut nearly half its staff. The Iran war is also softening hiring. Schmidt acknowledged the And perhaps the clearest sign of discomfort with the vision of the world offered by tech companies is the rising discontent among America’s youth. An April report from Gallup showed a rising number of Generation Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – were anxious or angry about AI while those who said they were hopeful or excited by it had fallen sharply compared with a year earlier. a risk than a benefit,” the report’s authors wrote, noting that usage was starting to plateau. The data did show positive views of AI increased with the level of usage and decreased amongst those who used it less. Schmidt’s frosty reception followed other recent shows of anger at AI.

before. “It will touch every profession, every classroom, every hospital, every laboratory, every person and every relationship you have,” he said as boos rang out even as he addressed anxieties about job security and an uncertain future. How real those fears are was on show in a recent announcement by Standard Chartered that it will cut over 7,000 jobs and replace “lower value human capital” with AI. Many tech firms are also cutting staff, citing that AI Meta, which is installing tracking software on US based employees’ computers to train its AI model, is planning to lay

young generation’s fears and called them “rational”, but just as the current top executives, he painted the change and disruption AI was bringing as something inevitable everyone needed to adapt to. Gen Z: Angrier and more anxious However, even as CEOs embrace AI, there have been signs of pushback: From Chinese courts to unions at South Korean carmakers, Hollywood scriptwriters and India’s film industry.

At the University of Central Florida on May 8, real estate executive Gloria Caulfield was similarly heckled and booed over a commencement speech on AI. “The rise of AI is the next industrial revolution. What happened? OK, I struck a chord...” she said as boos rang out, catching her off guard.

As AI reshapes industries and markets around the world, a sense of dread is deepening among young “digital natives” now entering the workforce, fearful of the impact on jobs and daily life as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini become household names, reported Reuters. In a speech this week, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt told graduating University of Arizona students the impact of AI would be “larger, faster, and more consequential” than anything AS thousands begin to prepare their travel plans for this year’s World Cup, threat actors are likewise preparing attempts in stealing, scamming or phishing travellers, as Kaspersky detected a campaign exploiting the branding of a well-known transport app, targeting users in Mexico late April 2026. Based on the report, the interface of a fake Spanish-language website – impersonating one of the services – prompts users to enter their phone number and password in order to “claim prizes”. However, in reality, the attackers are mimicking a trusted brand in an attempt to steal users’ credentials from those lured by the promise of a reward. Some cybercriminals go “a level lower” and post their offers on the dark web. Digital experts have discovered a thread advertising such services, published on a shadow forum in March 2026. The listings included offers for discounted airline tickets, hotel bookings and match tickets, allegedly at 20% off the original price. These offers are designed to lure users and can be highly dangerous, ultimately resulting in victims losing their money and any services they expected to receive. Cybercriminals are also targeting businesses and entrepreneurs at the intersection of the travel industry, which is also involved in the event. Given the high demand for short-term rentals during the tournament, property owners have become an

Nearly half of respondents said the risks of AI outweigh the benefits, while 15% said it was a net positive, a much bleaker view than a year ago. Most recognised the need to be AI savvy but said it hindered deeper learning and creativity. “Negative emotions have intensified over the past year. Young adults in the workforce are significantly more likely to view AI as

The room then burst out in cheers when she said: “Only a few years ago AI was not a factor in our lives.” Scammers aggressively exploiting unsuspecting World Cup 2026 travellers

Cybercriminals are targeting travellers and businesses amid global hype around World Cup 2026.

attractive target for scams. For example, a fake website was discovered requesting account credentials for a well-known platform. In this way, scammers attempt to gain

access to property owner accounts, potentially resulting in unauthorised withdrawals and financial losses. To avoid falling victim to such threats, users are advised to: Check the authenticity of websites before entering personal data. Double-check URL formats and organisations’ name spellings. Always choose official and reputable ticket platforms to protect your personal data from theft and misuse. Double-check transport websites before filling out any information: is the URL correct? Are there any spelling errors or design bugs? Use a reliable security solution that identifies malicious attachments and blocks phishing links. Enable multi-factor authentication and monitor accounts: Activate 2FA on IDs and financial apps, and regularly review statements for unauthorised activity.

An advertisement for services on a darknet exploiting the World Cup.

An example of a fraudulent website impersonating a popular service.