Opinion | It’s No Wonder Grads Are Booing Their Commencement Speakers

Commencement speakers promoting AI are facing boos from students who are skeptical of its implications.
Many tech executives warn that AI could disrupt jobs and contribute to a shakier job market and increased unemployment, despite promising technological advancements.
Eric Schmidt’s speech to U. of Arizona graduates highlighted students’ fears about AI replacing jobs and causing societal breakdowns.
Critics argue that affluent speakers fail to understand the real issues of lack of social mobility, job insecurity, and the declining value of a college degree in securing middle-class life.
According to a Harvard research paper, hiring for entry-level roles has been dropping at companies using AI, causing unease among job seekers.
The speaker at Bennington College emphasized personal, practical advice and acknowledged young people’s justified anxieties about the job market, advocating for proactive engagement against AI’s threats.

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