What's with all the videos of college graduates booing AI?

Sarah Keith

School of Communication, Society and Culture

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

This ABC article explores a growing backlash among US university graduates against artificial intelligence, highlighting how commencement speeches by tech figures are being met with boos from students anxious about AI’s impact on jobs, education, and everyday life.

Subject

Student backlash against AI and concerns about its impact on jobs and society.

Period	23 May 2026

Media contributions

Title	What's with all the videos of college graduates booing AI?
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	ABC News
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	1500 words
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	23/05/26
Description	This ABC article explores a growing backlash among US university graduates against artificial intelligence, highlighting how commencement speeches by tech figures are being met with boos from students anxious about AI’s impact on jobs, education, and everyday life.
Producer/Author	Dannielle Maguire
URL	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-23/graduates-boo-ai-google-eric-schmidt-artificial-intelligence/106701510?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app
Persons	Sarah Keith

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