AI is not new. Machine learning, deep learning, and other types of AI have been around for a while now. But generative AI (genAI) has made AI visible in consumers’ daily lives. While companies race to incorporate AI internally and externally, consumer adoption is still in its infancy. Consumers are apprehensive: Although they see the utility of genAI, they worry about its ethical implications. This data overview examines the latest insights about consumers’ genAI usage and attitudes, providing the backdrop for consumers’ perceptions of genAI in 2024 and beyond.