Differences Between Generations X, Y, Z Regarding Life Satisfaction and the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Slovenia

This study presents novel findings on the utilization of artificial intelligence among Generations X, Y, and Z in Slovenia. Through a survey of 722 individuals, we explored differences in AI usage and life satisfaction across these generations. Our focus was on three prominent AI models: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Bing. The primary hypotheses were: H1: There is a statistically significant difference in Summary Satisfaction with Life (SumSWL) among different generations and H2: There is a statistically significant difference in the use of AI language models (GPT, Gemini, and Bing) among different generations. Our findings confirm a clear generational divide in AI adoption. Younger generations, particularly Generation Z, demonstrate a higher propensity for using AI tools compared to older generations. Among the analyzed AI models, ChatGPT emerged as the most popular, especially among younger demograph­ics. However, there are no significant differences in Summary Satisfaction with Life (SumSWL) between any of the generational pairs.