American college graduates of 2026 are strongly dissatisfied with AI, Microsoft responds that humans will not be replaced.

In recent weeks, the 2026 graduates have clearly expressed their dissatisfaction with AI. During the graduation ceremony, whenever the speakers praised this technology, there would be jeers from the audience. Microsoft President Brad Smith noticed this phenomenon. He said, "I believe this is a moment for the industry to step forward and respond to public concerns in a serious and credible manner." Smith advocates that the deployment of AI is to enhance human capabilities, not to replace humans. He also tried to ease pessimistic predictions about the upcoming major upheavals in the job market, pointing out that the actual penetration of AI applications into the entire economy may take longer than what the most fervent advocates claim.