Interns Embrace AI, Hesitate on Crypto and Robots
**Interns Are Big Fans of AI, Still Unsure About Crypto and Humanoids**
A new survey shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is extremely popular among finance interns. In the U.S., 96% of interns are already using AI tools, while 91% in Europe say the same. Most agree that AI helps them save time and is easy to use. But even though it’s helpful, 88% say AI still needs to get better at being accurate.
This aligns with what’s happening on Wall Street, where major tech companies—often called the “Magnificent 7″—are set to invest $650 billion this year in research and development, including AI projects.
**Crypto Still Has a Long Way to Go**
Even though Bitcoin (BTC) has passed $100,000 in value and is now a part of many Wall Street portfolios thanks to spot Bitcoin ETFs, most finance interns still aren’t jumping on the crypto bandwagon. Only 18% say they own or use digital assets like cryptocurrencies. That’s up slightly from 13% last year.
Interest is slowly growing: 26% of interns say they are curious about digital currencies, compared to 23% last year. However, a majority—55%—still say they don’t care about crypto, although that’s down from 63% last year.
This lack of interest stands out because Bitcoin ETFs have already collected over $53.7 billion in investments, and Ethereum ETFs have attracted $12.4 billion. Many large companies are also adding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to their balance sheets. Ethereum (ETH) recently hit an all-time high of over $4,800.
**Humanoids Are Cool but Raise Concerns**
The survey also explored how interns feel about humanoid robots—robots designed to look and act like humans. More than 60% of U.S. interns and nearly 70% of European interns say they’re interested in having a humanoid robot at home. They believe these robots will have useful roles and could take over many human jobs.
However, not everyone is optimistic about the impact of humanoids on society. Only 36% of U.S. interns and just 24% of European interns think these robots will be a positive force overall.
Morgan Stanley predicts that the humanoid market could grow massively, reaching over $5 trillion by 2050. Most of these robots—about 90%—will likely be used in industrial and commercial settings rather than in homes. They could also create large support industries for maintenance, repairs, and software updates.
**Summary**
– AI is widely used by interns and seen as helpful but needs better accuracy.
– Crypto adoption is slow among young finance professionals, even though institutional interest is rising.
– Humanoids interest is growing, but many are unsure if they’ll be good for society.
– The future looks increasingly tech-driven—with AI, crypto, and humanoid robots leading the way.
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