Recent commencement speeches show students are souring on AI. How deep is the angst?
- May 21
- 1 min read
CBS NEWS — To make matters more complicated, recent graduates are entering the workforce at a historically challenging time in the labor market, marked by muted hiring. Data from the Labor Department shows the unemployment rate for 20- to 24-year-olds stood at 7.6% in April, above the overall rate of 4.3%. Some recent grads describe sending hundreds of applications before landing a role.
"They're worried about AI and creativity, they're worried about AI and impact on relationships, like adults in general, they're worried about AI in jobs," said Colleen McClain, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center who specializes in internet and technology.
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