AI Meets Boos at Graduation Season

During graduation season, students have been expressing their disapproval towards AI. Negative perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI), which once carried high expectations, are on the rise. By the 2026 graduation season, universities are witnessing a phenomenon where graduates are booing AI technologies amid concerns about job displacement, rather than celebrating them.

When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt encouraged contributions to AI development during his commencement speech at the University of Arizona, students booed him, and similar reactions have followed at other universities.

According to Stanford's '2026 AI Index' report, AI technology is advancing at an extremely rapid pace, making it difficult for humans to keep up. The CEO of Tesla has warned of the potential risks of AI, arguing that we must remain vigilant.

Thus, AI presents a complex interplay between technological advancement and societal perception.