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College Graduates Boo Commencement Speakers Who Mention Artificial Intelligence
Graduates at multiple ceremonies have booed speakers who referenced artificial intelligence. The class of 2026 faces a 5.7 percent unemployment rate for recent college graduates, the highest level in five years.
May 19, 5:18 PM·1m read1 source
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U.S. college commencement ceremonies have booed speakers who mentioned artificial intelligence during their addresses. 7 percent, the highest level in about five years. CBS News’ Jared Ochacher asked attendees what they thought about the reactions and the future of AI.
Several graduates said they viewed AI as a direct threat to entry-level positions in their fields. Others expressed concern that companies are accelerating AI adoption while hiring slows.
News reported that the class of 2026 is entering the job market at a time when employers are testing AI tools across multiple sectors. The network did not identify specific institutions or speakers involved in the incidents.
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