How Campus IT Leaders Can Innovate Despite AI Pushback

Most colleges and universities are asking IT and academic technology leaders to integrate artificial intelligence tools across campus. But that job may be easier said than done, as negative sentiment toward generative AI technology is growing, particularly among college-aged Americans. A recent Gallup survey found that excitement about AI among U.S. 14- to 29-year-olds has dropped 14 percentage points since 2025, to 22%. Hopefulness has fallen 9 points, to 18%, and anger has increased 9 points, to 31%. Anxiety remained unchanged, at 42%. As students and other members of the campus community…