Yes, as a means of measuring intelligence. What it was designed to do, and what it is used for in a clinical context, is to measure for impairment against your peers.

So…. You didn’t read the article, and it shows. Maybe it is on to something.

For reference:

Gen Z is the first group to score lower than the generation before them. Their attention span, memory, reading and math skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall IQ are lower than those of millennials.

All of these things are quantifiable.

So true, GenZ user! /s