Half of Generation Z interns expect 20% of their jobs to be automated by artificial intelligence when they start full-time roles, but 92% are confident in their ability to adapt to AI advancements in their fields, according to a new survey.
In July 2025, KPMG surveyed 1,117 of its U.S. interns across the firm’s Tax, Audit, Advisory and Business Process Group functions to better understand their perspectives on career development, AI adoption, workplace culture, learning preferences and long-term career goals.
The survey found that 60% of respondents believe they are more experimental with AI tools compared to older generations and are willing to try AI for everything from school to personal projects.
The survey also found that 89% of respondents use generative AI tools frequently — at least once a week — in their day-to-day activities, both personally and professionally. See more survey findings.