AI sparks backlash from new graduates. How deep does the disapproval go?
Recent commencement speeches have highlighted a growing disapproval of AI among new graduates. Students at various universities expressed their concerns during speeches by notable figures discussing AI's future. This backlash reflects broader anxieties about job security and the impact of automation on entry-level positions.
- ▪University of Arizona students jeered at former Google CEO Eric Schmidt during his commencement speech about AI.
- ▪Recent Gallup data shows that only 43% of people aged 15 to 34 believe it's a good time to find a job, down from 75% in 2022.
- ▪42% of Americans think AI will eliminate jobs in their field, while 45% believe AI companies will harm the economy.
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MoneyWatch Recent commencement speeches show students are souring on AI. How deep does the disapproval go? .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham May 19, 2026 / 1:31 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Public attitudes toward AI seem to be evolving as quickly as the technology permeates society.
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